Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Kom El-Deka, located in Alexandria, Egypt, is a significant archaeological site reflecting Roman urban life and architecture. Initially a residential area in the 1st-3rd centuries CE, known for its large villas with elaborate mosaics, the site underwent significant transformations following destructive events in the late 3rd century CE. By the 4th century CE, Kom El-Deka had evolved into a bustling civic center characterized by public structures, including a large imperial bath complex, a theatre, and a series of auditoria serving as a university. These structures, rebuilt and expanded through the 7th century CE, highlight the architectural and cultural advancements of the Late Roman-Byzantine Period. The site offers invaluable insights into the urban planning and public life of Roman Egypt.
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