Mostafa Kamel Necropolis

Hellenistic rock-cut tombs near Rushdy, decorated with painted chambers from ancient Alexandria.

The Mostafa Kamel Necropolis is a small group of Hellenistic tombs cut into the rock near Rushdy, west of Stanley Bridge. The chambers are modest beside Kom el-Shoqafa, but the painted decoration and the survival of several tomb layouts make the site a useful stop for anyone trying to picture ancient Alexandria beyond its famous monuments.

Access has changed during restoration periods, so check locally before making a special trip. If it is open, treat it as a focused archaeology stop rather than a major museum: an hour is plenty, and it pairs well with Stanley, the Corniche, or the Royal Jewelry Museum nearby.

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