cisterns in Halaib
Dr. Diaa Zahran, Head of the Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish Antiquities Sector, stated that the excavations, led by Professor Mohamed Abu El-Wafa, resulted in the discovery of a massive main cistern measuring approximately 15.10 meters in length, 3.15 meters in width, and nearly 3 meters in height. The cistern was constructed using sandstone and local coral stones, then coated with a layer of white limestone mortar to seal the structure and prevent water leakage. In addition, several other cisterns were uncovered on the southern side of the site.
