Kom el-Nana

The brick enclosure spans 228 by 213 meters, divided into two sections by an east-west wall with pylon gates on all four outer walls.

Between 1988 and 2000, excavations led by Barry Kemp revealed the remains of an Amarna period stone temple with associated buildings including a bakery and brewery.

The complex was transformed during the fifth and sixth centuries when a Christian monastery incorporated and modified the original Egyptian temple structures.

The Egypt Exploration Society conducted research at the site to protect it from agricultural expansion while documenting ancient architectural and settlement patterns.

The southern section contains a stone-floored pylon, rectangular pavilion with sunken gardens, and a central platform featuring a columned hall with stepped dais.

GPS coordinates: 27.61935,30.88864

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:43