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Kellis

Egypt / al-Wadi al-Jadid / El Harga /
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The site of ancient Kellis, modern-day Ismant el-Kharab. The name Kellis is attested in documentary material from the site. The ancient settlement is denoted by numerous mud-brick structures and a dominant temple complex, and the main phases of occupation at the site are dated from the early Roman to late Roman Period (i.e., 1st-2nd to 4th-5th centuries CE). Kellis covers an area of approximately one square kilometer. The site is now a focus of archaeological research by the University of Monash.
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Coordinates:   25°31'0"N   29°5'49"E
This article was last modified 10 years ago