Tuna el Gebel is the largest known Greco-Roman necropolis in Egypt. It dates back from the New Kingdom to the Roman Period and was used extensively during the Ptolemaic Period. It is also known as the City of the Dead.
A long walk from the entrance
The policeman escorting us.
We had to be subtle as we were not allowed to take photo of them
The remains of Roman columns
This well provided the area with water during the Roman Period
Only two tombs are open to the public
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