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The Roman Kiosk (Hathor’s Chapel) at Naga: A Reflection of Alexandrian Hellenistic Architecture

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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The Roman Kiosk at Naga, Sudan is a masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture. The architectural elements from the buildings reflect the Hellenistic nature and fusion of the ancient Egyptian architectural style and the iconic architectural innovations from ancient Alexandria under the Ptolemies. Dating to around the age of Augustus, the kiosk is proof of how the Nubian culture had adapted much from the far- north city of Alexandria and the total comprehension of the ideology of the Hellenistic age, resulting in a building that reflects the two dominant cultures in Egypt at that period of time. The style and location of the kiosk reflect the range of artistic influences inspired by the ancient city of Alexandria across Egypt and neighbouring countries. Regardless of the non-canonical Hellenistic architectural styles in Ptolemaic Egypt, Alexandria has deeply imbedded its artistic roots across both Egyptian- controlled and Egyptian- influenced territories within and without its boarders.

DOI

10.21608/ijthsx.2024.319128.1116

Keywords

Alexandrian art, Hellenistic architecture, Roman architecture, Ancient Alexandria, Naga

Authors

First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Bassioni

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Department of Archaeology and Graeco-Roman Studies, Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University

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ahmadm.bassioni@hotmail.com

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Alexandria

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0000-0003-0307-4008

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7

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2

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49971

Issue Date

2024-10-01

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2024-09-08

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2024-10-06

Page Start

136

Page End

149

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2785-9843

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2785-9851

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The International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Studies

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https://ijthsx.journals.ekb.eg/

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The Roman Kiosk (Hathor’s Chapel) at Naga: A Reflection of Alexandrian Hellenistic Architecture

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