1st-century Buddha statue from ancient Egypt indicates Buddhists lived there in Roman times
Buddhists lived in Egypt during Roman times, a 1st-century Buddha statue found in Berenike suggests.
Source: livescience.com
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Archaeologists Unearth Buddha Statue in Ancient Egyptian Port City | Smart News
The new find sheds light on the rich trade relationship between Rome and India
Source: smithsonianmag.com
2nd-century statue of Buddha found in ancient Egyptian seaport
CAIRO: Archaeologists working in the ancient Egyptian seaport of Berenike have unearthed a statue of the Buddha dating back to the Roman era. Experts involved in the Polish American dig taking place on the western shores of the Red Sea made the discovery during excavations at the city’s ancient temple, Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities revealed. The archaeological mission
Source: arabnews.com
Stone Buddha Found in Egypt Sheds Light on India's Influence
The statue provides evidence of Indian trade relations with the Ancient Roman Empire by way of Egypt.
Source: hyperallergic.com
Ancient Greek-Style Bathhouse for Egyptian Military Found near Red Sea
A 3rd century BC Greek bathhouse found in Berenice, Egypt seems to have been a military spa, a center for rest and relaxation between battles.
Source: ancient-origins.net