Berenike Ancient Port Archaeological Site

Berenike was founded on Egypt’s Red Sea coast by Ptolemy II Philadelphus in the third century BCE and later became one of the principal Roman ports linking Egypt with Arabia, East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Excavations reveal a cosmopolitan trading community and imported goods from across the ancient maritime world. Its foundation should not be placed in the late fourth century BCE. Visitor planning: Active research / not regular tourist site Berenike Ancient Port Archaeological Site is recorded in the Berenice area of Red Sea. The location record includes the map query Berenike Ancient Port Archaeological Site, Red Sea, Egypt. Plan roughly 30 to 120 minutes for the visit. The recorded recommended transport mode is private 4x4 with guide. A licensed guide is recorded as required for access or navigation. A 4x4 vehicle is recorded as required. The current record does not require a standalone admission ticket. The recorded ticket model is no public ticket. Ticket data status is no regular public ticket; reconfirm variable or unverified charges before travel. The catalog records this as an umbrella or parent area containing 4 related entries. It is linked to parent record RED-119 in the destination catalog. Visitor access is currently recorded as research only. Operational confidence is recorded as medium.