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The Anfushi Tombs were originally built in approximately 250 BC, towards the end of the Ptolemaic period, and just prior to the Roman period. Because of this, the tombs exhibit both Greek and Roman influence. For instance, once inside the tombs, you’ll see Greek art, but you’ll also see plenty of Roman influence, including things like statues of the Sphinx and etc. | The Anfushi Tombs were originally built in approximately 250 BC, towards the end of the Ptolemaic period, and just prior to the Roman period. Because of this, the tombs exhibit both Greek and Roman influence. For instance, once inside the tombs, you’ll see Greek art, but you’ll also see plenty of Roman influence, including things like statues of the Sphinx and etc. | ||
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The Anfushi Tombs were originally built in approximately 250 BC, towards the end of the Ptolemaic period, and just prior to the Roman period. Because of this, the tombs exhibit both Greek and Roman influence. For instance, once inside the tombs, you’ll see Greek art, but you’ll also see plenty of Roman influence, including things like statues of the Sphinx and etc.
The Anfushi Tombs are actually five individual tombs, although all five are in fact interconnected. The first tomb was discovered in 1901, while the remaining four were discovered during the years that followed, with the fifth tomb only being discovered in 1921
All five of these tombs are below ground level. They are essentially subterranean tombs that were carved out of the existing limestone rock. Today, the tombs are accessible from the esplanade located in front of the Ras El-Tin Palace.
Because the tombs were carved out of the native limestone, they were later all painted in a manner which makes them look as though they have been built from marble and alabaster, since marble and alabaster were incredibly popular amongst the Greeks and the Romans.
Each of the tombs has a similar sort of design, in that they all have impressive vaulted ceilings; beautiful murals and fascinating frescos. One of the five tombs also has a central courtyard, complete with a hole carved out of the ceiling which offers a view of the skies above.