Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa

Used in the 2nd century, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa translates to “the mound of potshards”, referring to the broken dishes and plates that marked the area before the tombs were discovered below. The tombs are extensively decorated and are regarded as “One of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”, organized around a central spiral staircase that can take you to multiple levels. Tombs are uniquely covered in carved figures that combine the forms of ancient Egyptian gods with Roman and Greek dress or creatures from Greek and Roman mythology.