Event: Egypt - Alexandria

Pompey's Pillar

When:	Daily
Where:	Pompey's Pillar
Opening Hours:	9am-5pm (until 3pm during Ramadan)

One of the most popular of Alexandria's monuments to visit, Pompey's Pillar is a red-granite column raised in honour of Roman Emperor Diocletain towards the end of the 4th century.

Originally the column belonged to the temple of the Serapis, a stunning structure designed by Greek architect Parmeniscos. Today it stands alone in the Karmous quarter, south-west of the city, surrounded by gardens with remnants of other ancient statues. A visit to the nearby Catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa provides a glimpse of burial rituals in ancient Egypt.