REGISTERED: Yes

OTHER NAMES: Tall al-‘Izz, Tall Salamuh, Tall Athar al-Ghuzz

The remains on the site date to the Graeco-Roman and Coptic periods and include a circular kiln, measuring 80 cm in diameter which contained traces of ashes and potsherds. Another kiln of red bricks have also been recorded (54 cm in diameter), which also contained several pots. It contained nine courses of red brick (105 cm high and 40 cm wide).
Other remains include part of a hollow statue leg, potsherds with molded decoration of Bes, and bronze coins.


The brick structures are still visible in the area of the excavations. The rest of the site is now used as a playground by the local children. Salt is visible in several patches on the surface of the site.

 

     Amlaak Maps

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

Other Backgrounds

     ESA/AGR 1:2500 Maps  

Ministry of Agriculture (AGR) updated ESA cadastral maps to demonstrate urban expansion until 1985. These maps are commonly used by local land authorities and land use planners..


     ESA 1:25,00 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.  

ESA 1:25,000 Maps (old series) 

Topographic maps produced by ESA. Most of this series was produced in 1930's.

    ESA/MSD 1:50, 000 Maps (new series) 

Topographic maps produced by ESA and/or MSD (Military Survey Department). They are based on aerial photographs in 1980-90's.