After Alexander the Great's conquest of Egypt in 332 BC, a gold rush transformed the kingdom's economy, leading to the operation of nearly 40 mines. Recent excavations at Ghozza, near one of these mines, conducted by Bérangère Redon of the HiSoMA Laboratory in Lyon, shed light on the historical significance and impacts of this mining boom. The findings illustrate how such activities not only affected the economic landscape of Hellenistic Egypt but also provided insights into the daily lives and societal structures of those involved in gold extraction.
The excavation at Ghozza reveals vital archaeological insights into the effects of Alexander the Great's conquests, particularly the gold rush that transformed Egypt's economy.
Research led by Bérangère Redon emphasizes the importance of the mining operations in ancient Egyptian society, illustrating its significance in the broader context of the Hellenistic period.
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