Roman amphitheater in Alexandria to re-open April 1

Cairo – 29 March 2017: Kom El Dikka archeological site in Alexandria is set to reopen April 1 under the observation of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archeology.

The center

invited the public

to attend the opening event, which will also enlighten Alexandrians on their Roman heritage.

Kom El Dikka was a recreational area for Alexandrians during the time Rome controlled Egypt, around the second century AD. The site is famous for its roman amphitheater. The marbled theatre has a semi-circular design made up of 13 levels and can hold up to 800 spectators. Historically, the theatre served as a venue for musical and acting performances.

Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany and Marcin Palys, president of the University of Warsaw, welcomed the public to the opening ceremony, after which there will be an exclusive guided tour by Grzegorz Majckerek, the director of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archeology, who will speak briefly about the site’s historical authenticity.