Experts' Choice Award Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
What the experts agree on
Alexandria's largest Roman burial site, this three-level hypogeum plunges up to 100 feet underground. Experts highlight its unique Egyptian-Greek-Roman symbolism and the fact it was found by accident in 1900 when a donkey fell through the ground.
“This is the most impressive of Alexandria's ancient remains, dating from the 2nd century AD. Excavation started in 1892, and the catacombs were discovered accidentally eight years later.”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure "Three levels of burial chambers dating back to the 2nd century A.D. An impressive architectural achievement, its three levels of tombs reach a depth of 100 feet. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This vast hypogeum with a capacity for up to 300 tombs dates from the beginning of our era and stands on three underground levels dug out of the rock as deep as 35m." Full review
Frommer's "Stop for a moment before going in to consider the odd mix of Egyptian, Roman, and Greek symbolism here -- it's an excellent illustration of the syncretism of Ptolemaic culture. " Full review
