Archaeologists discover ‘massive’ ancient building in Egypt

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Egypt says archaeologists have discovered a “massive” ancient building in the town of Mit Rahina, 12 miles south of Cairo.

The Antiquities Ministry said archaeologists also uncovered an attached building that includes a large Roman bath and a chamber apparently used for religious rituals.

A large Roman bath and a chamber likely to have been used for religious rituals
A large Roman bath and a chamber likely to have been used for religious rituals (Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities/AP)

Memphis, founded around 3100 BC, was home to Menes, the king who united Upper and Lower Egypt.

A basin uncovered at the site in Mit Rahina
A basin uncovered at the site in Mit Rahina (Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities/AP)

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