Qaret Rusas Roman remains a peninsula in Lake Qarun

Qaret Rusas peninsula in Lake Qarun

 The Roman remains at Qaret Rusas are located on a peninsula in Lake Qarun. The few remains on the surface that show that this is an antiquities site are few decorated limestone blocks and traces of mudbrick walls. It is clear that the site has been covered by the water of Lake Qarun at an unknown time for an unknown period. 

Not only is the surface completely leveled, but pot sherds and lime stone flakes are covered with a thick layer of calcium carbonate, which usually is indicative of a stand of 30-40 cm deep water. 

In order to understand the lay-out of the village, without having to excavate, the project did a magnetic survey. The map shows clear wall lines and streets in an orthogonal pattern, typical for the Greco-Roman period.

Day Trip to Fayoum| Fayoum Excursions | Qaret el Rosas north lake Qarun

el-Qarah el-Hamra 

A site that is not mentioned in the literature was discovered by the team at a distance of about 5 km north-west of Qaret Rusas. The site for now has been named el-Qarah el-Hamra (after the name of the peninsula) and is located at the same level (-40 m ASL) as Qaret Rusas. This area requires a similar initial approach as Qaret Rusas. For the 2004 season an extensive geophysical survey will have to provide a record of the antiquities present. While determining the extent of el-Qarah el-Hamra the team noticed that at least half of the site has been disturbed by very recent and ongoing agricultural development.

The Hanging Mosque Fayoum Egypt

THE HANGING MOSQUE FAYOUM EGYPT

In the heart of Al Fayoum, an architectural gem known as the Hanging Mosque, or “Al-Moallaq,” captivates visitors with its unique construction and historical significance. This mosque, a testament to the ingenuity of its builders, earns its name from the distinctive way it was built — perched atop a row of shops.

Explore the hanging mosque in Fayoum city. The Mosque dates back to the Othman period and was built by Prince Soliman Ibn Hatem in the 16th century AD. It stands on the north bank of Bahr Yousif in the city of Fayoum. It is named the hanging mosque for being founded on an elevated hill with two flights leading to its front gate. The ground level of the mosque has five shops that once housed workshops of artisans.

The Hanging Mosque was built on plateau and it could be reached from the side of Bahr Youssef .the plan and the inscriptions of the mosque resemble the Mamluqi Mosques.

 

 

The Hanging Mosque lies in one of the biggest fayoum streets which crosses the city from the south to the north in the eastern part of the city. 

 The Hanging Mosque was named hanging mosque “ Al-Moallaq” because it was built on shops. i\It dates back to the Othman period. Built by prince Soliman Ibn Hatem on 966 AH. The mosque was built on plateau and it could be reached from the side of Bahr Youssef .the plan and the inscriptions of the mosque resemble the Mamluqi Mosques.

 

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Egyptian pharaoh of the 12th Dynasty Amenemhat III coin Graeco-Roman period

This coin forms part of the 'nome coinage', struck under several emperors starting from Domitian and ending with Antoninus Pius. The division of Egypt into nomes (smaller districts) had its roots in the pharaonic administration, but continued to be used in the Graeco-Roman period. On the reverse of the obols struck by Hadrian (probably for the emperor's decennalia), the respective nomes are identified through the legend and a local deity is depicted. This coin was struck for the Arsinoites, so named by Ptolemy II for his wife and sister Arsinoe II, although the region is better known as the Fayoum today. Ancient life in the Fayoum is particularly well known thanks to the large finds of papyri there. 

The figure depicted on the reverse is Amenemhat III, an Egyptian pharaoh of the 12th Dynasty, who ruled from circa 1831 to 1786 BCE. This makes him the oldest historical figure to be depicted on an ancient coin. Amenemhat oversaw an important land reclamation project in the Fayoum at Hawara, a pyramid of his along with the remains of a mortuary temple can still be seen today. This temple complex was known as the 'Labyrinth' in Graeco-Roman Egypt and even formed something of a tourist attraction.

Kom Aushim Museum Karanis Fayoum

Explore Karanis Museum which is small but shows the design of the Ptolemaic Roman Empire, it also includes two of the famous Fayoum portraits which were painted on wood to cover the face of the mummy, The museum has antiques belong to Fayoum's different subsequent eras and it is really worth the visit.

Kom Aushim Museum is Good Place to pick guides to all parts of Fayoum. The Museum was originally erected in 1974. It Exhibits artifacts dating from Prehistoric to Roman Periods it Also Exhibits Fayoum Portrait .

The mummy portraits that have survived have unfortunately become detached from their mummies. Because of this we rarely know the identities of these portraits.

In the late 1880s some mysterious portraits started to reach Western Europe and the United States of America. They came from Egypt’s Fayoum. A large collection was possessed by an Austrian man, Theodor Graf but the better documented ones were found at Hawara by the British archaeologist , W.M. Flinders Petrie.

A lot of museums and antiquity collectors throughout the world posses hundreds of “Fayum portraits. ” There are some examples in Egypt, Europe and North America , including large and noteworthy collections at Berkeley, New York , and Boston.

There are about thousand portraits discovered in the cemeteries in the El Fayoum Oasis, and because of the dry climate of the region it has excellently preserved.

Kom Oshim is a town date back to Greek Roman in Fayoum at western desert of Egypt, this city went through many changes and it was totally occupied for about seven centuries .

Kom Aushim Museum's first concept was a site museum to display the nearby archaeological discoveries. In 1974, the museum’s building consisted of a single hall, and part of it continued to display local products and handicrafts until 1993.

Then, when the Egyptian Antiquities Authority decided to expand the existing ŠIN¢Ū upper floor displayed Coptic and Islamic antiquities. It is worth mentioning that the museum followed a chronological order in displaying its objects from the oldest (pre-history) to the recent (Modern era of Muhammad Ali).

The Current Interpretation of the Museum The museum displays about 320 objects. A lot of objects are not from Fayoum and are not related to Fayoum region or sites. The display and interpretation is thematic. The first floor has nineteen showcases with objects that address daily life and ancient handicrafts such as textile, pottery, glass, statues, jewelry, wood, and etc.

Travelling to Fayoum is an unforgettable experience that will leave lasting memories with anyone who visits this beautiful part of Egypt! With its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and delicious local cuisine .

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