Marina, Egypt

The archaeological site of Marina El-Alamein, once known as Leukaspis, is a historically significant Greco-Roman harbor city located on Egypt's northern coast. This ancient city thrived between the 2nd century BCE and the 4th century CE, serving as a major trade hub between Egypt and Libya, with a notable emphasis on Cretan imports. It featured a densely built residential area, public baths, a basilica, and a port infrastructure. The city was devastated by a tsunami in 365 CE following an earthquake off the coast of Crete, which led to its abandonment. The site also includes a well-preserved necropolis with a variety of unique funerary monuments, offering valuable insights into the burial practices of the period. Rediscovered in 1986, Marina El-Alamein provides a rich archaeological record of urban life during the Greco-Roman period.