archaeological site

Mons Claudianus Roman Quarry Complex

Eastern Desert

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Explore Mons Claudianus Roman Quarry Complex, a archaeological site in Eastern Desert, within Egypt's Red Sea Governorate.

Historical Overview

Mons Claudianus was a major Roman imperial granodiorite quarry complex in the Eastern Desert, with a fortified settlement, quarry fields, baths, water infrastructure and thousands of ostraca documenting daily life.

Why Visit?

Remote special-interest archaeology; do not list it as a normal unsupervised day trip.

Getting There

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Mons Claudianus Roman Quarry Complex

Transport Rules & Parking

Guide Required: A licensed guide must accompany visitors.

Good to Know

Best Combined With

Make the most of your visit by combining this with:RED-154,RED-155,RED-156,RED-158,RED-159

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Inside this Location

This area includes:
Fortified Settlement of Mons Claudianus,Mons Claudianus Imperial Quarry Fields

Important Warnings

data status: NO_SPECIFIC_WARNING_DOCUMENTED

Opening Hours

Standard -

Ticket Prices

Current official price is not published.

Plan Your Visit

Duration: 30 - 120 mins
Best Time: EARLY_MORNINGLATE_AFTERNOON