🏛️ Deir Abu Shaar-Myos Hormos
Roman port settlement on the Red Sea coast of Egypt
📌 Fast Facts
- Located on Egypt's Red Sea coast, approximately 40 km south of Hurghada
- Ancient harbour city established in the 1st century CE as a Roman trading post
- Primary departure point for Roman trade expeditions to India and the Arabian Peninsula
- Archaeological remains visible as surface structures and scattered artefacts
Deir Abu Shaar-Myos Hormos was a significant Roman port settlement on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, functioning as a major commercial hub for maritime trade during the early Roman period. Established around the 1st century CE, the site served as a departure point for merchant expeditions to India, Arabia, and the broader Indian Ocean trade network. The settlement supported both military and civilian populations involved in trade, administration, and port operations ...