Jesus Christ mural discovered in ruins of ancient Egyptian settlement

"An ancient mural of Jesus Christ healing the sick has been uncovered in the ruins of an Egyptian settlement from 1,600 years ago. An Egyptian archaeological team discovered the remains of the city in the Ain Al-Kharab area of the Kharga Oasis, located in Egypt's New Valley Governorate, in late July. The findings also included mud-brick residential buildings, two churches, a cemetery, and various artifacts like pottery, stone, and glass pieces."

"One church was built in a basilica style with a large hall and columns, while a smaller church contained Coptic writings, the final stage of the ancient Egyptian language used in the early centuries of Christianity. The mural of Jesus, along with the churches, showed that the Kharga Oasis was a significant center for early Christians transitioning from traditional Egyptian beliefs around the fourth to seventh centuries."

"Previous excavations in the Kharga Oasis have uncovered Roman-era structures and later Islamic-era artifacts, revealing how the site's use across the years drastically shifted over time. The researchers said this new discovery has strengthened our understanding of how Christianity spread to remote corners of the Egyptian world, with the oasis serving as a religious and social hub during this society-changing era."

An Egyptian archaeological team uncovered remains of a city in the Ain Al-Kharab area of the Kharga Oasis in Egypt's New Valley Governorate in late July. Excavations revealed mud-brick residential buildings, two churches, a cemetery, pottery, stone, and glass artifacts. One church was basilica-style with a large hall and columns, and a smaller church contained Coptic writings, the final stage of the ancient Egyptian language used in early Christian centuries. A mural of Jesus Christ healing the sick dating to about 1,600 years ago indicates the oasis served as a significant early Christian center during the fourth to seventh centuries. The mission was led by Dr Siham Ismail from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and officials withheld images of the mural for conservation and preservation reasons.

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