Ancient ritual complex unearthed at site tied to biblical city in Ezekiel: 'Still holds many secrets'
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ritual complex at Tell el-Farama, a site associated with the biblical city of Pelusium. The complex features a large basin that was likely used in rituals dedicated to the deity Pelusios. This discovery sheds light on the religious practices of the region from the second century B.C. to the sixth century A.D.
- ▪The ritual complex was dedicated to the local deity Pelusios.
- ▪A massive basin with a diameter of 115 feet was found, previously filled with Nile water and silt.
- ▪The site is often identified with the biblical city mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel.
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Discovery Ancient ritual complex unearthed at site tied to biblical city in Ezekiel: 'Still holds many secrets' Basin at Tell el-Farama was filled with Nile water and silt to honor the deity Pelusios By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published April 28, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas archaeologists uncover ancient king's tomb in Belize Texas archaeologists Arlen Chase and Diane Chase recently uncovered the 4th-century tomb of Te' K'ab Chaak, the earliest ruler of Caracol, a major Mayan city in Belize.
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