Mons Porphyrites, Roman quarry in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Located in the eastern desert mountains, Mons Porphyrites contains several quarrying areas spread across nine square kilometers of rocky terrain.
From the 1st to 5th century AD, this quarry supplied purple porphyry stone for numerous construction projects throughout the Roman Empire.
The central complex included temples dedicated to Sarapis and Isis Megiste, reflecting the religious practices of workers who operated the quarry.
A network of slipways and transportation routes connected the quarry to the Nile River, enabling the movement of heavy stone blocks.
Archaeological evidence reveals that skilled laborers, not slaves, extracted the purple porphyry stone, which was found exclusively at this location.
Location: Red Sea Governorate
GPS coordinates: 27.24757,33.30100
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:30
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