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Tombs of Beni Hasan is a rock-cut site in Egypt, Africa. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities dates it to c. 2050-1800 BCE. Its listed material is Limestone. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities also records: “Rock tombs.”
Middle Kingdom tombs with painted scenes of daily life.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 2050 BCE - 1800 BCE c. 2050-1800 BCE Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Rock tombs Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,925 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 2,050 BCE - 1,800 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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