Medieval Islamic Port Remains

Quseir al-Qadim, the archaeological site north of modern Quseir, was reused as an important Red Sea port in the medieval Islamic period after its earlier Roman phase as Myos Hormos. Archaeological remains document settlement, storage, trade, and maritime activity connected with regional and long-distance exchange. The site should not be described as a ninth-century Fatimid foundation: Fatimid rule in Egypt began later, in 969 CE. The medieval occupation spans multiple Islamic phases and should be dated from archaeological evidence rather than assigned wholesale to one dynasty. Visitor access can be limited and should be confirmed before a dedicated trip. Visitor planning: Treat this as a heritage/research record unless current public access is explicitly confirmed. Context: Visit Medieval Islamic Port Remains if it matches your interests and can be combined efficiently with other stops in the same Red Sea travel zone. Medieval Islamic Port Remains is recorded in the Quseir al-Qadim area of Red Sea. Plan roughly 30 to 120 minutes for the visit. The current planning record recommends early morning as a practical time of day. The recorded recommended transport mode is private 4x4 with guide. A licensed guide is recorded as required for access or navigation. The current record indicates that admission or an arranged ticket is required; confirm the current terms before visiting. Ticket data status is inherited or dependent on parent; reconfirm any variable or unverified charges before travel.