Archaeological sites in Alexandria

Alexandria's archaeological landscape showcases the city's Graeco-Roman heritage through diverse burial sites and monuments. Key locations include the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a subterranean labyrinth blending Egyptian and Roman funerary art, and the 27-meter-tall Pompey's Pillar. The collection also features the Ptolemaic-era Chatby and Mustafa Kamel necropolises, the well-preserved Roman amphitheater at Kom El Deka, and Kom Al-Nadura, an archaeological mound that served as a strategic lookout and Napoleonic fort.

Archaeological Sites in Alexandria — Map

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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven…

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Archaeological Park & Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt.

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Chatby Necropolis

Dating to the 3rd century BC, this is considered the oldest necropolis in Alexandria. It contains Ptolemaic-era tombs carved into the rock, designed to resemble Greek houses with architectural details like Doric columns and false doors.

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Mustafa Kamel Necropolis

A complex of four subterranean tombs dating from the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. These rock-cut tombs feature colorful wall paintings and architectural elements reflecting the Hellenistic style of the Ptolemaic period.

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Kom Al-Nadura

An archaeological mound reaching 25 meters in height, featuring remains from various eras. It served as a strategic lookout point and later as a fortress during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt.

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Roman Stairs

A well-preserved Roman amphitheater from the 2nd century AD featuring 13 rows of marble seats. The site also includes the Villa of the Birds, notable for its intricate and well-preserved Roman floor mosaics.

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