Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇪🇬 Alexandria, Pharos, Egypt
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About Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42)
Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) at Alexandria, Pharos, Egypt is a Classical (regional) submerged city of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 BCE for reservoir and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersLower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) at Alexandria, Pharos, Egypt is a Classical (regional) submerged city of the Classical tradition, bui
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 800 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Reservoir and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42)
On the ground
Structures & features
30.6123° N · 29.7575° E · 477 m · 3 mapped features
Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) Main Submerged-City Feature
submerged cityPrimary submerged-city feature at Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) – central reservoir and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
30.6124° N · 29.7575° ELower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) defining settlement or ritual space
30.6122° N · 29.7575° ELower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Lower Alexandria Reservoir II — Alexandria, Pharos (58-42) ceremonial landscape
30.6124° N · 29.7574° E