Pithom, Ancient settlement in Wadi Tumilat, Egypt
The archaeological remains at Tell el-Maskhuta reveal buildings, fortifications, and stone structures spanning multiple periods of Egyptian civilization.
Excavations conducted between 1978 and 1985 by the University of Toronto uncovered evidence of continuous settlement from the Middle Bronze Age through the Late Period.
The city housed a temple dedicated to Atum, an Egyptian creator deity, with archaeological findings including granite statues and inscriptions mentioning the religious complex.
The location along the ancient Royal Canal connecting the Nile with the Red Sea established Pithom as a center for trade and administrative operations.
Biblical texts identify Pithom as one of two cities constructed by Hebrew laborers for the Pharaoh, alongside Pi-Ramesses.
Inception: 1278 BCE
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
GPS coordinates: 30.55194,32.09861
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:06
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