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The Catacombs

Carmous, Alexandria, Egypt

Featured Review : The Catacombs of Kom el-Shugafa date back to the early 2nd century BC during the time the Romans occupied Egypt. Before entering the catacombs, be sure to check out the many statues that are on the grounds of this site....See Full Review

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Catacombs of Kom el-Shugafa

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kwasiak from Tucson, Arizona
  • July 24, 2005
Catacombs of Kom el-Shugafa
Quote: The Catacombs of Kom el-Shugafa date back to the early 2nd century BC during the time the Romans occupied Egypt. Before entering the catacombs, be sure to check out the many statues that are on the grounds of this site. Some of the statues are... Read the full The Catacombs review

From journal Day Trip to Alexandria

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The Catacombs

  • 5 out of 5 stars by HobWahid from Damascus, Syria
  • November 4, 2002
The Catacombs
Quote: The Catacombs are a large set of underground Roman tombs that date back to the 2cnd century AD. They were accidentally discovered when a cart-pulling donkey fell through a hole in the ground. To get to the Catacombs, it is probably best to take a... Read the full The Catacombs review

From journal Alexandria: The Perfect Break From Cairo