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Shatby Necropolis

 

Shatby Necropolis:

It dates back to the IIIrd century BC, when it was constructed after the model of old Greek houses. Every tomb has a doorway, which leads to a corridor and two chambers.

Address: El Shatby in front of St. Marc College.

Opening Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00


The Roman Amphitheatre:

The Roman theatre is located at Kom El Dekka near the Roman Museum. This theatre which has lasted for ages
is a unique vestige of its kind in Egypt. It contains about ten marble tiers situated in a semicircle. In Ptolemic
times this area was the Park of Pan, a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths.

Address: Raml Station Square Tel: 4902904
Opening Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Wardian tomb:

Dating from 2nd century BC Situated on Bergwan Street of El Mex road. Of a unique construction, several small chambers radiate off a large central hall, all of which has been hewn out of the rock. First discovered in 1896.

 

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