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π Global NewsArchaeologists discovered what may be the world's oldest nursing home near the Sea of Galilee, complete with a mosaic reading "Peace be with the elders." The 1,600-year-old find proves ancient societies cared for their elderly long before modern welfare systems existed.
π Global NewsA team of archaeologists has discovered a remarkably preserved Byzantine-era monastery hidden beneath the Egyptian desert sands for nearly 1,400 years. The massive complex in Sohag province includes a church, residential halls, and dining areas that offer an unprecedented window into ancient monastic life and Egypt's rich Christian heritage.