Serapeum of Alexandria
알렉산드리아
temple in Alexandria
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1Orientation
Welcome to the Serapeum of Alexandria, one of the most significant religious and archaeological sites in the 'Greek-influenced city' of Alexandria. We are standing on the 'Mount of Rakhotis,' the only high point in the city and…
앱에서 듣기2Pompey’s Pillar: The Monolith of Diocletian
We stand at the base of the most iconic monument in Alexandria: the column popularly known as Pompey's Pillar. It is a 'Roman triumphal column' made of a single piece of red Aswan granite, standing 26 meters tall and weighing an…
앱에서 듣기3The Temple of Serapis and the Greco-Egyptian Triad
While today we see mostly ruins, this site was once occupied by the massive Temple of Serapis. The cult of Serapis was a 'supreme god' created by Ptolemy the First to unify his Greek and Egyptian subjects. …
앱에서 듣기4The Daughter Library: Niches of Knowledge
Descending into the rock-cut galleries, we find the remains of what was known as the 'Daughter Library.' While the 'Mother Library' was in the royal district, this extra storage was needed for the city's vast collection of…
앱에서 듣기5The Sacred Galleries and the Black Basalt Bull
Continuing through the underground galleries, we encounter the 'tomb for the bull,' known as the Serapeum or the burial place for the Apis bull. One of the most 'impressive' finds here is a black basalt statue of Serapis in the…
앱에서 듣기6The Red Granite Sphinxes and Egyptian Spoils
As we walk around the site, we see numerous 'ancient objects' and 'statues' brought here from all over Egypt. Among the most striking are the 'two red granite sphinxes' that once belonged to a larger group of three or more. …
앱에서 듣기7The Destruction of 391 AD: The End of an Era
The final chapter of this glorious temple is one of 'violence and war.' In 391 AD, the Christian Bishop of Alexandria, Theophilus, received permission to destroy the pagan temples. When the pagans of the city saw their 'cult…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Serapeum, let us look one last time at the 'most well-known column standing strong and tall in Egypt.' We have traveled through time, from the 'Mount of Rakhotis' to the 'magnificent temple of…
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| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
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