New archaeological excavations in the northern Sinai Desert have revealed previously hidden secrets about ancient Egypt’s so-called “Fortress of the East.” Archaeologists have found the ...

The ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.

The moat — initially believed to be a natural depression when first spotted in the 1960s — is also affiliated with remnants of the ancient, Greek-built Acra Fortress, or Acropolis, previously ...

The steep, perpendicular sides of the moat would have made it "impassable ... unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert "During those years, the moat ...

Built in the 14th century by Venetians, Palaio Frourio lies at the eastern end of Corfu Town, separated by a moat. Some sections of the fortress offer breathtaking views of Corfu and its surroundings.