🏰 Deir el-Atrash

Egypt · Africa · 26.93°N, 33.08°E

Deir el-Atrash is an archaeological site featuring the remains of a Roman fortlet (praesidium) in Egypt's Eastern Desert. Positioned along the route to Mons Porphyrites, the fort was responsible for securing and supporting caravans transporting goods to and from the porphyry quarries.

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Quick facts

Country	Egypt
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	26.93°N, 33.08°E · view on map

Deir el-Atrash is located in Egypt, in Africa.

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