Tripomatic
A-Dakhla Oasis

المواقع الأثرية في واحة الداخلة

Ancient Ruins & Necropoli

Dakhla Oasis contains a dense concentration of archaeological sites spanning from the Old Kingdom to the Roman Period. This collection features the 6th Dynasty mastaba tombs at Qila' el-Dabba and the administrative center of Ain Asil. It includes the well-preserved Roman village of Kellis, the sandstone temple of Deir el-Hagar dedicated to the Theban Triad, and the vibrant rock-cut tombs of Gebel el-Muzawaka, which showcase a unique fusion of traditional Egyptian and Greco-Roman artistic styles.

Ancient Ruins & Necropoli — خريطة
A

Kellis

A Roman-era village, also known as Ismant el-Kharab, featuring mud-brick houses, churches, and temples dedicated to the god Tutu. The site is notable for the discovery of well-preserved papyri and wooden books providing insights into 4th-century daily life.
B

Amḥeida

Known in antiquity as Trimithis, this Roman city features a restored villa with elaborate wall paintings, a school, and a bathhouse. Excavations have revealed significant details about the administration and domestic life of the Roman-period oasis.
C

Deir el-Hagar

A sandstone temple built during the 1st century AD under Roman emperors Nero, Vespasian, and Domitian. Dedicated to the Theban Triad, the site features well-preserved reliefs and a surrounding mud-brick enclosure.
D

Qila' el-Dabba

An Old Kingdom necropolis containing the mastaba tombs of the 6th Dynasty governors of Dakhla. The site includes the tomb of Khentika, featuring internal chambers and mud-brick superstructures.
E

Gebel el-Muzawaka

A Roman-era hillside necropolis containing over 300 rock-cut tombs. The most significant are the tombs of Petosiris and Petubastis, which feature exceptionally preserved colorful frescoes blending Egyptian iconography with Greco-Roman stylistic influences.
F

Ain Asil

The administrative capital of the Dakhla Oasis during the Old Kingdom. This 6th Dynasty settlement features the remains of a fortified governor's palace, administrative buildings, and workshops constructed primarily of mud brick.
G

Ain Birbiya

A Roman-period temple dedicated to the deity Amun-Nakht. The site is notable for its massive sandstone gateway and surviving relief carvings, though much of the primary temple structure remains partially buried.
H

Ain el-Sabil

A Roman-era archaeological site located near Kellis, consisting of mud-brick remains from a small settlement or agricultural outpost.
Kellis
سيارة
Amḥeida
سيارة
Deir el-Hagar

Ancient Ruins & Necropoli – إضافة إلى رحلتك

أنشئ خط سير مفصل للرحلة مع تحديد ذكي للمسار، وتقديرات زمنية، وكل ما تحتاجه لرحلة مثالية.

ابدأ التخطيط
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
+٣ مليون تنزيل · ٤٫٦ نجوم · 15 سنة من تخطيط الرحلات
QR code
امسح الرمز لتنزيل التطبيق

خطط لرحلتك مع Tripomatic