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Zahi Hawas: Silos dating back to Pharaonic era unearthed in Fayoum
Egypt, Local, 12/29/2004
California University and the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) joint expedition announced yesterday that eight silos dating back to the pre-dynasty era have been unearthed in northern Fayum.
SCA Chairman, Zahi Hawas said the find is one of the most interesting discoveries as "it enriches our knowledge of the agricultural methods and techniques adopted by the Ancient Egyptians in the pre-history era."
"It helps us understand the development of a hunting-based community into an agricultural one." he added.
Head of California university expedition said during the archaeological survey and excavations in northern Fayum, some 67 cereal stores dating back to pre-dynasty epoch were found.
They contained samples of dried cereals, fruits and flax, she added.
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