Qasr el-Nasima

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Qasr el-Nasima

Qasr el-Nasima is an ancient Roman settlement located in Kharga oasis in Egypt. The site, which is dating back to the 4th century AD, includes a large mud brick fortress and an ancient church.

Site Information

Country: Egypt

District: New Valley Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 4th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Roman

Later Cultures: Roman

Site Features: Roman Monuments

UNESCO Tentative List

Part of: Kharga Oasis and the Small Southern Oases

Date of Submission: 2015

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Exact Location

Elevation: 64 m

UNESCO

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