A 2,200-year-old circular temple has been discovered at Tell el-Farama in Egypt’s Nile Delta, the site of the ancient city of Pelusium.

The structure appears closely linked to the Nile, suggesting that water-based religious rituals played a more organized role in ancient worship than previously believed.

Archaeologists initially thought the red-brick remains were a civic building, but full excavation revealed a temple layout.

The site is significant because Pelusium was a major strategic and commercial hub that later served both pharaonic and Roman administrations, the Daily Galaxy has reported.

The discovery adds to evidence of cultural and religious blending in the region, including earlier findings of a temple dedicated to Zeus.