Historic Ruins & Heritage
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
📍 Karmouz, Alexandria, Egypt
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Egypt
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- About 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Generally open daily during daytime hours; check notices at the site.
- Ticket Price
- An entry ticket is required; prices are set officially, so verify before visiting.
- Address
- Karmouz, Alexandria, Egypt
- Coordinates
- 31.2100, 29.9010
Introduction
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are Alexandria's largest Roman-era necropolis, cut into rock in the 2nd century AD, where Egyptian and Greco-Roman art mingle. A spiral stair and tiers of chambers lead underground, past reliefs of Anubis dressed as a Roman legionary—an unforgettable atmosphere.
✨ Highlights
1
The Spiral Stair
A round stone shaft winds deep underground, used for funeral processions since ancient times.
2
Fusion of Cultures
Reliefs of Anubis dressed as a Roman legionary embody Egypt and Rome meeting in stone.
3
Three Tiered Levels
The principal tomb and niche-packed galleries descend level by level on a rare scale.
4
Caracalla Hall
A chamber traditionally linked to Emperor Caracalla's persecutions, starkly grand in Roman fashion.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：About 1-2 hours
→Opening Hours：Generally open daily during daytime hours; check notices at the site.
→Ticket Information：An entry ticket is required; prices are set officially, so verify before visiting.
→Transportation：In the Karmouz district of Alexandria, reachable by taxi from the station or city centre.
💡 Tips
• The passages are narrow, cool and damp; wear non-slip shoes and pace yourself.
• Steps are steep and lighting dim—watch your footing and follow the marked route.
• Flash photography is prohibited to protect the carvings and reliefs.
• Note that the visit includes human remains, which some travellers find unsettling.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa?
Generally open daily during daytime hours; check notices at the site.
How much is the admission for Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa?
An entry ticket is required; prices are set officially, so verify before visiting.
Any practical tips for visiting Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa?
The passages are narrow, cool and damp; wear non-slip shoes and pace yourself. Steps are steep and lighting dim—watch your footing and follow the marked route.
How long should I spend at Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa?
A typical visit takes About 1-2 hours.
Information compiled from public sources; opening hours and schedules may change, please verify with official sources.
