Anfushi Necropolis (Tombs of Anfushi)

The Anfushi Necropolis, also known as the Tombs of Anfushi, is a Ptolemaic-era burial site on Ras el-Tin Street in the Anfushi district, dating to around the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. The tombs are notable for wall decoration that imitates alabaster and marble paneling through painted plasterwork, a technique reflecting the blending of Egyptian and Hellenistic artistic styles typical of Ptolemaic Alexandria. Visitors descend into a small number of connected underground tomb chambers, viewing the painted walls and simple architectural layout carved into the rock. A visit typically takes 30 to 45 minutes given the site's modest scale. The necropolis is subject to periodic closures for restoration work, so travellers should confirm access before making a special trip. Mornings tend to be the best time to visit, both for cooler underground temperatures and to avoid overlapping with other tour groups visiting the nearby Citadel of Qaitbay. Its location in the Anfushi district places it within easy reach of the citadel and the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, allowing visitors to combine several Anfushi-area sites in one outing.