Go down a winding stairway to see how deep the ancient Graeco-Romans tunnelled into the bedrock. Initially built for a single wealthy family practicing a fusion of Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman religion; the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa entombed over 300 mummies. See bearded serpents crowned with the crowns of upper and lower Egypt, the hovering solar disc above the archway and customary funerary deities joined with Graeco-Roman motifs. The catacombs are a monumental testament to the enduring myths of Ancient Egypt despite centuries of Greek and Roman rule. Kom el-Shoqqafa means literally "piles of shreds." It was discovered by pure chance in 1900 when a donkey drawn cart fell into a pit.
Opening hours: 09:00- 17:00
Ticket Price(s):
Regular: 35 EGP
Student: 20 EGP
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