Tall al-Muqdam

REGISTERED: Yes

    This large site was one of the largest towns in the area during the First Millennium BC and was known as Leontopolis. It served as the capital of the XIth nome of Lower Egypt during the Ptolemaic period. Remains found at the site include a temple to the local lion god Mihos, tombs, and settlement areas.

 

In antiquity, the site probably extended far beyond its current site borders. Tpday, the site is threatened by the agricultural activities in the area and there are large pools of water nearby, creating several damp areas within the site itself..

 

     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.