Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
The tunnel that may lead to Cleopatra
30.9464° N, 29.5178° E
At Taposiris Magna, west of Alexandria, archaeologists found a tunnel about 1,300 meters long under a temple; the search for Cleopatra's tomb goes on.
- Best time to go
- October to April
- Fly into
- Alexandria (HBE)
- How long
- 2 days
- Insider tip
- Taposiris Magna is about 45 km west of the city; pair it with the catacombs and the new library.
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See all travel essentialsWide-brim sun hat
Shade for long hours on open desert sites with little cover.
Cooling towel
Soak it and wear it; helps in midday desert heat.
Rechargeable headlamp
Hands-free light for dark tomb corridors and early starts.
Insulated reusable water bottle
Keeps water cold through a hot day in the sun.
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