Kastell Nag el-Hagar, Roman fortress in Upper Egypt.
The fortress features substantial stone walls and defensive towers positioned strategically along its perimeter, covering an area of approximately 2.0 hectares.
Constructed during Emperor Diocletian's reign in 298 CE, the fortress served as a military outpost and customs station within the Roman province of Thebais.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered military structures, administrative buildings, and water supply systems that reveal Roman architectural techniques in Egypt.
The fortress location, 45 kilometers from the former Roman border, remains accessible through major roads connecting to nearby settlements in Upper Egypt.
Multiple churches were constructed within the fortress walls after its military use ended, indicating a transformation from military to religious purposes.
Location: Upper Egypt
Architectural style: late antiquity
GPS coordinates: 24.35452,32.91364
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:23
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