Mareia, Ancient port near Alexandria, Egypt.
The archaeological site spreads along Lake Maryut with four extensive stone jetties extending 120 meters into the water from the southern shore.
In 654 BCE, Pharaoh Psamtik I established a military garrison at Marea to protect the western borders after defeating local Libyan tribes.
The remains of a large Byzantine basilica, measuring 49 by 47 meters, include marble columns, Corinthian capitals, and intricate floor patterns using opus sectile.
Researchers from multiple institutions, including the Archaeological Museum of Kraków and the University of Warsaw, conduct excavations at the site since 2000.
The site contains one of the largest pottery kilns discovered in Egypt, indicating its role as a major production center during ancient times.
GPS coordinates: 30.99513,29.65662
Latest update: May 1, 2025 22:25
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