Experts say that one of the largest seaports in Roman-era Egypt was often the destination for ships from India laden with spices, semi-precious stones, textiles and ivory
A group of archaeologists from Poland and the US discovered a Buddha statue during the excavations at the ancient temple in Berenice.A statue of Buddha has been discovered in Egypt's ancient seaport of Berenice on the Red Sea, shedding light on trade ties with India under the Roman empire.
The find has"important indications over the presence of trade ties between Egypt and India during the Roman era", the head of Egypt's supreme antiquities council Mostafa al Waziri said. Waziri said Berenice was one of the largest seaports in Roman-era Egypt, and was often the destination for ships from India laden with spices, semi-precious stones, textiles and ivory.
However, critics say the flurry of excavations has prioritised finds that grab media attention over hard academic research.
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