Kom El-Dikka

Welcome to Kom El-Dikka, a site whose name literally translates from Arabic as 'the Mound of Rubble' or 'the Mound of the Bench.' For centuries, this area in the heart of central Alexandria was exactly that—a massive hill of…

Let us begin at the most famous feature of the site: the Roman Theater. This small but perfectly formed amphitheater is a jewel of classical architecture. …

Moving north from the theater, we encounter the sprawling ruins of the Roman Bath complex. In the ancient world, public baths were far more than just places for hygiene; they were essential social hubs where citizens met to…

Tucked away in a specialized enclosure on the site is one of the most beautiful discoveries at Kom El-Dikka: the Villa of the Birds. This was a private residence dating back to the second century, likely belonging to a wealthy…

To the west of the theater lies a series of smaller, rectangular rooms that were discovered in the nineteen eighties and nineties. These are the auditoria, or lecture halls, and they represent one of the most significant finds…

As we continue our walk, we pass through the remains of the broader residential quarter. Here, the ruins are less monumental but no less fascinating. …

Before we conclude, take some time to wander through the open-air museum that surrounds the main excavations. The grounds of Kom El-Dikka are literally strewn with architectural treasures that have been recovered from across…

As we finish our exploration of Kom El-Dikka, I hope you feel a deeper connection to the daily life of ancient Alexandria. This site is unique because it doesn’t just show us the grand temples of the gods or the tombs of the…