Pompey`s Pillar - Alexandria
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Pompey`s Pillar - Alexandria

1 h
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Visit: Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria Egypt

Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt, the largest of its type constructed outside the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople, located at the Serapeum of Alexandria. The only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt which was not composed of drums, it is one of the largest ancient monoliths and one of the largest monolithic columns ever erected. The monolithic column shaft measures 20.46 m in height with a diameter of 2.71 m at its base. The weight of the single piece of red Aswan granite is estimated at 285 tonnes. The column is 26.85 m high including its base and capital. Other authors give slightly deviating dimensions.

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Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
Not included
  • Meals and beverages
  • Private transportation
  • Guide
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Child seat is available upon request with a charge of 10 $
  • Wheelchair accessible upon request
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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Cultural
25%
Original
25%
Sport
20%
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