Unearthed ancient mural of Jesus marks transition of early Christianity in Egypt

An ancient mural of Jesus Christ healing the sick has been uncovered in the ruins of an Egyptian settlement from 1,600 years ago.

An Egyptian archaeological team discovered the remains of the city in the Ain Al-Kharab area of the Kharga Oasis, located in Egypt‘s New Valley Governorate, in late July.

The findings also included mud-brick residential buildings, two churches, a cemetery, and various artifacts like pottery, stone, and glass pieces. 

One church was built in a basilica style with a large hall and columns, while a smaller church contained Coptic writings, the final stage of the ancient Egyptian language used in the early centuries of Christianity.

The mural of Jesus, along with the churches, showed that the Kharga Oasis was a significant center for early Christians transitioning from traditional Egyptian beliefs around the fourth to seventh centuries.

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