Myos Hormos

#103 among destinations in Egypt

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Myos Hormos was a Red Sea port constructed by the Ptolemies around the 3rd century BC. Following excavations carried out recently by David Peacock and Lucy Blue of the University of Southampton, it is thought to have been located on the present-day site of Quseir al-Quadim, eight kilometres north of the modern town of El Qoseir in Egypt. ()

Alternative names: Abandoned: IV centuryCoordinates: 26°9'23"N, 34°14'30"E

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Al Bahr al AhmarEgypt

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Myos Hormos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Quseir.

3.4 miSE
City
El Quseir
88 min walk • One of the city's most prominent attractions is the El Quseir Fortress, a well-preserved Ottoman fortress that dates back to the 16th century. Visitors can explore the fortress and learn about its fascinating history, which includes periods of occupation by various...