Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 3,200-year-old military barracks, providing valuable insights into the logistics and defense strategies of Ramesses II’s reign. The site yielded a trove of artifacts, including a sword inscribed with the pharaoh’s name, evidence of food storage and preparation, and even cow burials, hinting at a possible source of sustenance for the troops.
Archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg have uncovered the remains of barracks dating back to the Revolutionary War. The discovery, made during excavations last year, includes bricks, gun hardware, ceramics, and personal adornments belonging to soldiers. The barracks, built between 1776 and 1777, could house up to 2,000 soldiers and 100 horses. However, the building was short-lived, as British troops burned it down in 1781 during their march to the Battle of Yorktown.
