11/05/2026
🏛️ Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa — 10 facts you need to know
35 meters beneath Alexandria lies Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa — one of the most unique underground sites in the world.👇
⚡Status— Recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
🏗️ Built— Built in the 2nd century AD during Roman rule, it extends across 3 levels carved into solid rock. Inside, you’ll find a rare blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art — including the striking image of Anubis dressed in Roman armor.
⬇️ Depth— Descends 35 meters (115 ft) underground across 3 levels carved into solid rock
🎨 Unique blend— Fuses Egyptian, Greek & Roman art styles in one place — extremely rare worldwide
🐺 Key feature— The god Anubis appears dressed in Roman soldier armor — a stunning cultural mashup
🔍 Discovery— And its discovery? Completely accidental. In 1900, a donkey fell into a deep shaft, revealing the hidden entrance to what is now considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
🏺Name origin— The name “Kom el-Shoqafa” means Mound of Shards, referring to the broken pottery left behind after ancient funeral rituals.
💧Flooding— The lowest level is still flooded; the 2nd level was reopened to visitors after draining in 1995
📅 In use until— Burials continued here until the 4th century AD, before it was abandoned… and forgotten for centuries.
💎 Key find— 5 alabaster statue heads found on site — now displayed at the Greco-Roman Museum, Alexandria
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