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What is a popular historical site near Hurghada?

  • Petra

  • Giza Pyramids

  • Karnak Temple

  • Mons Claudianus

Answer

Mons Claudianus is a historic site found near the modern city of Hurghada, Egypt. An ancient Roman quarry dating to the 1st century AD, it was used to extract high-quality red granite. The site includes well-preserved ruins of quarrying operations, including ramps, tunnels, and mining chambers, along with ancient inscriptions and graffiti left by quarry workers.
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