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Leukaspis
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- Name
- Leukaspis
- Continent
- MIDDLE-EAST
- Alt Name:
- Marina el-Alamein Archaeological Site
- Country:
- Egypt
- Period:
- Ancient Greece
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 2000BC - 1001BC
- City/Town:
- El Alamein
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- El Alamein,
- Related:
- Roman Amphitheatre - Alexandria, Pompey’s Pillar ,
Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa,
about Leukaspis
Leukaspis (Locassis) was a thriving Greco-Roman port and city founded in the second century BC and which grew to a population of 15,000 residents at its peak. Also known as Antiphrae, Leukaspis was a commercial hub of the Mediterranean olive, wine and wheat industries, conducting trade both inland and overseas.
In 365AD, Leukaspis was utterly devastated by a tsunami, an after effect of an earthquake in Crete.
Unfortunately, extensive development of the area around Leukaspis has meant that much of the former port has been lost. However, parts of Leukaspis have been carefully excavated and form the Marina el-Alamein Archaeological Site.
Amongst the ruins at the Marina el-Alamein Archaeological Site are the remains of villas, baths, a theatre, a necropolis (burial site) and an agora (town square/marketplace). One of the main buildings to be seen is a basilica, which began as a public hall and then became a church following the rise of Christianity.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Leukaspis is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: El Alameen, Marsa Matrouh, Egypt
Phone: Contact local tourist office
E-Mail: user@egypt.travel
useful information
Directions:
The Marina el-Alamein Archaeological Site (Leukaspis) is located within the Marina resort in El Alamein.
Ticket Information:
Entry costs to Marina el-Alamein Archaeological Site (Leukaspis) costs LE 20 for foreigners, LE 10 for foreign students.
Links:
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