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1. Al-Muzawaka
While the two vividly painted Roman-era tombs that made this windswept necropolis famous have been closed for many years, it is still an interesting place to explore. For a little baksheesh, the caretaker will direct you to a collection of mummies recovered from the tomb-riddled knoll.
Al-Qasr, New Valley, EgyptNo phoneSight Details
Rate Includes: Free (baksheesh expected), Daily 9–5 -
2. Bagawat Necropolis
Hundreds of mud-brick chapels spill over the crest of a hill at this early Christian cemetery. They date from a time between the 4th and 7th centuries AD, when Christians wrestled among themselves over the concept of God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit—was God one, or three in one? Bagawat is probably the oldest Christian cemetery of such magnitude in the world. Most of the 263 chapels, which served as individual tombs and family mausoleums, are unadorned. Two tombs have Biblical scenes painted on their ceilings. The Chapel of Peace is the best preserved, with depictions of Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, and St. Paul dating from the late 5th century AD. The Chapel of the Exodus at the summit of the complex dates from the 4th century AD, and the Biblical scenes and characters here are depicted in an earlier, more naive artistic style. Pharaonic elements and Byzantine allegorical symbols can be seen on the walls, which are littered with centuries of graffiti. The necropolis was arranged in a series of streets as a "city of the dead." The remains of an early mud-brick basilica occupy the middle of the complex, and hundreds of unexcavated graves cover a nearby hill.
Al-Kharga, New Valley, EgyptSight Details
Rate Includes: £E30, combined ticket with Deir al-Kashef, Daily 8–5 -
3. Tomb of Ketinus
Only one tomb in Bashindi's ancient cemetery is still intact, despite being occupied by soldiers and villagers for many years. Pharaonic reliefs show scenes of mummification and the deceased Roman-era official in front of the gods. Ask in the village for the caretaker who can open the tomb.
Dakhla, New Valley, EgyptNo phoneSight Details
Rate Includes: £E25, Daily dawn–dusk -
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