Pompey’s Pillar stands on the ruins of the Temple of Serapeum
One needs to climb 100 steps to reach it
Pompey’s Pillar is a huge column 22 meters high, carved from red Aswan granite
This is the famous Pompey’s Pillar, which stands prominently on the ruins of Rhakotis Hill, where Alexander the Great grew up
For centuries, Pompey’s Pillar has become a major attraction in Alexandria
Its main body is an axial conical granite with a foundation depth of 2
7 meters and a beautiful Corinthian capital at the top
The inscription at the bottom of Pompey’s Pillar shows that the column was established in 291 AD and was used to support the statue of Emperor Diocletian
In order to spread Greek culture and at the same time protect Egyptian civilization, the rulers of that year created the Serapis belief
The word ‘Serapis’ is derived from the Egyptian deity Osirapis
Ptolemy I added the characteristics of Greek gods to it and created a new patron saint Serapis for his people and established the Temple of Serapeum on Rhakotis Hill
In later religious and political disputes, the temple was tragically destroyed by Christians
Opening hours: Open from 09:00 to 16:30 all year round
The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on the day
Service facilities: Barrier-free services: barrier-free parking lot, barrier-free entrance
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