Abu Ballas
알와디알자디드주
hill in Egypt
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1Orientation
Welcome to Abu Ballas, a lonely and evocative site located deep within Egypt's Western Desert, roughly 500 kilometers west of the Nile. Its name, 'Father of Pots' in Arabic, is a literal description of what was discovered here: a…
앱에서 듣기2The Mound of Pithoi: A Desert Depot
As we walk towards the northeastern side of the prominent sandstone hill, we encounter the namesake of this site: the 'Ballas' themselves. Thousands of these large storage jars once lay here, though many have been shattered by…
앱에서 듣기3The Inscription of Mery-Ray
One of the most significant archaeological finds at Abu Ballas is not a pot, but an inscription discovered in 1992. Carved into the rock face in two lines of hieroglyphs, it dates to the 23rd year of a king's reign, likely from…
앱에서 듣기4The South Face: Rock Art of the Pioneers
While the north side of the hill is dominated by pottery, the south side reveals a more artistic side of the desert travelers. Here, at two slightly elevated spots, you can find a collection of rock drawings that span millennia. …
앱에서 듣기5The Mud Lions: The Yardangs of Abu Ballas
If we venture a short distance from the main hill, we encounter one of the most striking natural features of the Abu Ballas region: the 'Mud Lions,' or yardangs. These are streamlined, aerodynamic ridges of ancient lake sediments…
앱에서 듣기6The Modern Explorers: Ball, Almasy, and Bergman
The history of Abu Ballas is not only ancient; it is also a story of 20th-century exploration. The depot was first officially 'discovered' by the British surveyor John Ball in 1918. …
앱에서 듣기7Final Reflections: The Enduring Caravan
As our time at Abu Ballas comes to a close, take a final look at the horizon. This site is a powerful reminder that the Sahara was never an impenetrable barrier, but a space of movement, commerce, and connection. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
Our expedition to Abu Ballas has reached its conclusion. We have stood at the heart of one of the most remarkable logistical feats of the ancient world, witnessing the physical remains of a system that allowed the Pharaohs to…
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| 위치 | 알와디알자디드주 |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 24.4390, 27.6488 |
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