Sayala, Archaeological site in Lower Nubia, Egypt.
The Sayala archaeological site contains multiple cemeteries with stone mounds and pit graves along the eastern bank of the Nile River.
Excavations between 1961 and 1965 by Austrian researchers uncovered approximately 650 individuals buried in different burial complexes from the third to sixth centuries AD.
The site gained recognition after the discovery of the Sayala Mace, a gold-plated ceremonial artifact from 3200 BC featuring intricate animal decorations.
Research at Sayala combines archaeological, immunological, and genetic analyses to study ancient diseases through preserved human remains.
Scientists identified traces of ancient malaria through DNA analysis and antigen detection in skeletal remains from ten individuals at the site.
GPS coordinates: 22.63594,31.87306
Latest update: April 8, 2025 12:44
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