Chatby Tombs
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Anita C
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates4,303 contributions
Not as impressive as the catacombs, but reputedly the oldest tombs in Alexandria, The necropolis at Chatby (sometimes written Shatbi or Chatbi) are situated next to the Youth Hostel and across the road from St Marc's College on Port Said Street (near the Corniche, East of Suez Canal Street).
Entry cost 20 EGP for foreigners and my friend and I were the only visitors at the site. The tombs are hewn from sandstone rock which is weathered. Some tombs are above current ground level and others below (partly flooded). There was rubbish/litter/garbage around the site including plastic food wrappers which deterred me from taking photos in some cases. It is not possible to enter any of the underground sections. The site is larger than Mustafa Kamel Necropolis. There is a pleasant garden and shaded seating around. There are sections of columns and parts of statues on display as well, including two headless sphinxes. There are no signs or guidance of any kind for visitors.
Several beautiful items found at this site can be seen in the Alexandria National Museum and for that reason alone I htink this site is worth a visit. As cemeteries and tombs in Alexandria compare, I would rate this above Mustafa Kamel Necropolis (I prefer sites not to be obviously restored) but below the Catacombs. Add them to your "nice to see" rather than "must see" list for historic sites while in Alexandria.
Entry cost 20 EGP for foreigners and my friend and I were the only visitors at the site. The tombs are hewn from sandstone rock which is weathered. Some tombs are above current ground level and others below (partly flooded). There was rubbish/litter/garbage around the site including plastic food wrappers which deterred me from taking photos in some cases. It is not possible to enter any of the underground sections. The site is larger than Mustafa Kamel Necropolis. There is a pleasant garden and shaded seating around. There are sections of columns and parts of statues on display as well, including two headless sphinxes. There are no signs or guidance of any kind for visitors.
Several beautiful items found at this site can be seen in the Alexandria National Museum and for that reason alone I htink this site is worth a visit. As cemeteries and tombs in Alexandria compare, I would rate this above Mustafa Kamel Necropolis (I prefer sites not to be obviously restored) but below the Catacombs. Add them to your "nice to see" rather than "must see" list for historic sites while in Alexandria.
Written December 11, 2009
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Steven W
Cairo, Egypt229 contributions
Mar 2017 • Business
This is an interesting find, and tombs dating back to 300 BC, at least but still they are nothing like the tombs in Luxor or Aswan. Worth the small entry price and challenging walk.
Written March 31, 2017
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Kenneth7228
Heredia, Costa Rica255 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
According to our guide, these tombs go back to the times of Alexander the Great. There are a few tombs and appears to be about 50 burial slots. Not a lot of information about this spot and our guide stated not too many people visit the site. Would like to know more
Written May 20, 2016
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steve w
Alexandria, Egypt45 contributions
Dec 2018
Just once, I would like to read about an attraction that matches the hype , be honest I would encourage web developers, tourism Egypt,I put a lot of effort to research and arrange trips to this and other sites in and around Alexandria,Egypt in general,always its a filthy rubbish strewn dump,why not say it as it is in the broucure,I would still visit,but with forknowledge of the smells need for face masks.my advice don't waste you time at this place.
Written March 16, 2019
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Pattyg1251
Los Angeles, CA73 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
It was a very interesting place to visit. Not typical catacombs that you may have seen in other cities. I highly recommend it.
Written September 27, 2018
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Amir Rafique
Wilmington, DE43 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
Walking down to see the tombs was quite an experience. It was a wonderful experience for the whole family.
Written December 2, 2016
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Mark W
Antalya, Türkiye117 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Not much to see here so we didn't pay the admission to enter and shot our photos from the outside. You can see the site through the bars of the iron fence. More convenient to visit than the tombs of Mustafa Kamil however.
Written March 7, 2016
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Duraisamy K
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India393 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Great Collections.. but no proper explanation or proper guide. Need more english translation posters for better understanding. At the entrance, no sign board available.
Written September 26, 2015
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Shereef-Marzouk
Bedford, Canada66 contributions
Jan 2015
It doesn't sound or look interesting from the outside but when we had a guided tour it was just amazing knowing all that history behind it
Written July 6, 2015
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Nadiah a
alexandria egypt5 contributions
This place is just like an old cemetery. U dont have to pay 20pound if u want to see it from outside the gate, which for me is good enough. U can see everything clearly from the outside. For me its not worth spending 20 pound to see from inside
Written July 26, 2012
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