Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqqafa

The mausoleums were named Kom El Shoqafa, which means Mound of Shards, in light of the fact that the region used to contain a hill of shards of earthenware which generally comprised of containers and articles made of mud. These articles were left by those meeting the burial places, who might bring food and wine for their utilization during the visit.

The catacombs are very important to Alexandria as it serves as a historic site. The catacombs started with a tomb and eventually turned into a beautiful mausoleum. As the catacombs developed character, that character represented the beauty of Egyptian Alexandria craftsman work. It is also considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

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