Mons Claudianus

The elevated granite quarry features remains of residential buildings, fortified walls, and extraction zones spread across the mountain slopes at 741 meters elevation.

The Romans operated this quarry from the 1st to 3rd century AD, extracting high-quality white granite for construction projects throughout their empire.

Excavated ostraca inscriptions demonstrate the presence of paid workers rather than slaves, revealing details about wages, food supplies, and living arrangements.

The remote location requires visitors to arrange transportation from Qena or Hurghada, with local guides necessary for navigating the desert terrain.

The quarry workers received substantial salaries to compensate for extreme conditions, with supplies transported by camel across a five-day journey from the Nile.

Location: Red Sea Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 741 m

GPS coordinates: 26.80917,33.48694

Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:15