Archaeologists uncovered an ancient rock carving at Wadi Khamila in South Sinai during 2025 surveys. The carving, dating to around 3000 BC, shows Egyptian dominance over local people. It features a standing figure with arms raised in victory, a kneeling defeated figure with tied arms and an arrow in the chest, and a boat behind the victor. The standing figure likely represents an Egyptian ruler or the god Min, symbolizing control over the Sinai region. The kneeling figure shows the subjugated local population. This is the fourth site in southwestern Sinai to reveal such early Egyptian rock art, indicating that Egypt had an organized and lasting presence there much earlier than thought. Sinai was important to Egyptians for its copper and turquoise, valuable resources mined through seasonal expeditions. The boat symbol often represents royal authority and territorial control in early Egyptian art. The raised-arm pose may link the image to the god Min, connected with deserts and mining, suggesting Egyptian dominance combined political power with divine support. Researchers say it is unclear if the scene records a real event or a symbolic message, but it clearly shows Egyptian power in the area. The rock panel also contains later carvings from Nabataean and Arabic times, showing the site remained significant over millennia. Parts of the original image were damaged or erased intentionally. This discovery gives new insights into early Egyptian expansion into Sinai, combining resource control, state power, religious symbolism, and visual messaging in a single ancient carving. Further studies in the region are expected to reveal more about this early chapter of history.