REGISTERED: Yes


The remains of Athar Gabal at-Tahuna are scattered across the Gabal (mountain) and date primarily to the Byzantine period, probably fifth or sixth century AD, but it was also used by the Nabateans (c. 600 BC-400 AD).


Remains of several early Christian period churches have been discovered in the area, including one on the summit with architectural features similar to those recorded in northern Syria churches of the same period.


A number of Nabatean rock-cut tombs, two Byzantine burial chapels and several tombs with both single and family burials have been found in the area. Most of the tombs are damaged.


The site is threatened by recurrent flashfloods. The lack of proper maintenance and conservation has left the mud-brick remains exposed.

 

     Amlaak Maps

Official maps used by the SCA based on ESA maps, showing the official borders of archaeological sites.

Other Backgrounds

    
     ESA 1:10,000 Maps (new series) 

Topographic maps produced by ESA for the executive establishment for North Sinai development project. They are based on aerial photographs, scale 1:15000 in 1996.  

     MSD 1:100,000 Maps (new series) 

Topographic maps produced by MSD (Military Survey Department). They are based on the old 1:100,000 series and aerial photographs in 1956. Some features were updated from aerial photographs in 1988.