Our final stop on our quest to find the real Cleopatra is the Catacombs. Also known as Kom el-Shoqafa, meaning "Mound of Shards”, they were built in the 2nd century AD and served as a burial place for members of the Roman-era society. Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, the necropolis consists of a series of tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funerary cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. It is believed that some members of Cleopatra's family or court may have been buried in the catacombs, as the Ptolemaic dynasty ruled Alexandria for several centuries prior to the Roman conquest. They contain a blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles, reflecting the multicultural nature of Alexandria at the time. You'll have plenty of time to explore this fascinating site before we make our departure for Cairo around 5.00pm. We'll arrive back in Cairo around 8.30pm. Please note times may vary due to traffic conditions.