CAIRO, April 25 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian archeological mission has unearthed the remains of a mud-brick building in North Sinai province that was used as a royal rest house at the eastern gate of ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement on Thursday.
Preliminary scientific studies indicate that "the building dates back to King Thutmose III (1481-1425 BC), and was likely used as a royal rest house because of its architectural design and the limited number of pottery items unearthed."
It added that the king might have lived in the building during his military campaigns to expand the Egyptian empire from the east.
The statement added that the discovery would unveil more information about the military history of Egypt in the New Kingdom era, especially in Sinai.
The building comprises two rectangular halls and several attached rooms.
The finding is part of the excavation work for developing and restoring the archeological sites in North Sinai province, northeastern Egypt. ■
