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3,200-year-old ancient Egyptian barracks contains sword inscribed with 'Ramesses II'

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3,200-year-old remains of a military barracks found in northwest Egypt .

The structure contains a series of storerooms used to hold grain and ovens for baking.

Multiple cow burials were also unearthed at the site.

A bronze sword with hieroglyphic inscription depicting the name of Ramesses II was found.