top of page

Myos Hormos: Ancient Site in Quseir al Qadim, Egypt

An archaeological exploration of Myos Hormos's history and heritage.

Latitude:

26.1567

Longitude:

34.2421

Confidence:

Medium

Greek Name:

Μυὸς ὅρμος

Region:

Red Sea

Country:

Egypt

Current Day City:

Quseir al Qadim

Type:

Harbor

Ancient Mentions:

10 in 5 texts

Ancient Site Description

Myos Hormos is a harbor situated in Red Sea, Egypt. According to historical records, it is referenced 10 times across 5 texts ancient sources.

Wikidata:

Q1956723

ancient greek sites.jpg

Discover More Greek Ancient Sites

Eupalion | Ancient Site in Efpalio, Central Greece, Greece

Classical to Hellenistic fortified acropolis, Kastro above modern Efpalio (Soule) in Phokida Central Greece

Ag Konstantinos exc | Ancient Site in Ag. Konstantinos, Attica, Greece

Mycenaean settlement with shrine, excavated 1990-93, at Ag. Konstantinos 1.5 km N of Methana,

Leukada Theatre | Ancient Site in Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece

Hollow of ancient theatre of Leukada, unexcavated, Koulmos hill, Lefkada

Aiolis region | Ancient Site in N of Izmir, Asia Minor, Turkey

Ancient region and Greek people on the west coast of Asia Minor (Aegean Turkey)

Tempe pass | Ancient Site in Tempi, Thessaly, Greece

Narrow pass from the Thessalian plain to the coast, modern Tempi, Greece

Antandros | Ancient Site in Avcilar, Aiolis, Turkey

Archaic to Hellenistic settlement with mosaics, near Avcilar, Edremit/Balikesir, Turkey

Mavroneri fort | Ancient Site in Mavroneri, Central Greece, Greece

Unidentified fortification remains on hill NE of Mavroneri

Mazarakia site | Ancient Site in Mazarakia, Epirus, Greece

Hellenistic site, Roman cemetery in Thesprotia Epirus

Tlos | Ancient Site in Duger, Lycia, Turkey

Classical to Late Antique settlement of Lycia, with Ottoman fortress on top, E of Duger, Fethiye (SW Turkey)

Elis | Ancient Site in Elis, Peloponnese, Greece

Important Archaic to Roman polis at Elis in Eleia Peloponnese

GetGreece_Square.png
bottom of page