Antinoöpolis (El Sheikh Ibada / Antinoë) – Hadrian's City
Antinoopolis · Antinoë · El Sheikh Ibada
Roman·Roman / Egyptian / Greek·🇪🇬 Minya Governorate, east bank Nile opposite Hermopolis, Egypt
About
About Antinoöpolis (El Sheikh Ibada / Antinoë) – Hadrian's City
Instant Græco-Roman show-city founded by Hadrian Oct 130 CE for drowned Antinous. Hippodamian grid, tetrastyle gates, 3 km colonnaded cardo, circus and temple to Osiris-Antinous. Greek boule papyri.
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Why it mattersSignificant regional centre illustrating cultural transition.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology refinement
- 02Function of enclosures
Theories
- 01Trade corridor model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- Founded by Hadrian October 130 CE
- Period
- Roman
- Culture
- Roman / Egyptian / Greek
- Purpose
- Regional centre / fortified town and trade node
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
Founded by Hadrian October 130 CE
Initial construction
c. 1575 CE
Rediscovery
On the ground
Structures & features
27.8106° N · 30.8861° E · 45 m · 2 mapped features
North Gate (Gate of Hadrian)
gateTriumphal gate 14 m with Antinous dedication
27.8110° N · 30.8865° ECardo Colonnade
avenueCentral avenue 200 m preserved
27.8102° N · 30.8858° E
Gallery