Serving as the capital of Egypt for quite a long period of time, the city of Alexandria, nicknamed as the bride of the Mediterranean Sea, is featured for hosting a number of distinctive monuments that are hard to be found anywhere else in Egypt. Among the most interesting Egyptian historical sites of Alexandria is the ancient necropolis of the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa site which means mound of shards visited by a large number of travelers who tour Egypt.
Being the largest Roman burial site in Egypt and one of the most marvelous examples of the influence of the ancient Egyptian art in the Roman styles and outlines as an archaeological site, this place is a must-visit for any traveler spending his vacation in Egypt who is interested in the ancient Egyptian history and art.