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Church N1 at ‘Marea’/Philoxenite: an outstanding example of Late Antique sacral architecture

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Philoxenite, a town and pilgrimage station on Lake Mareotis’ southern shore in Egypt, was carefully planned as a comfortable stop for travellers visiting Saint Menas’ sanctuary from across the Roman world. Archaeological excavations conducted at the site between 2021 and 2024 fully uncovered the remains of a Late Antique church (N1).

Source: Antiquity

DOI: 10.15184/aqy.2025.10205

Authors: Tomasz Derda, Piotr Zakrzewski

Institutions: University of Warsaw, Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw

Language: English

Topic: Ancient Egypt and Archaeology

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

OpenAlex ID: W4414216114

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