Al Quşayr, Egypt
Olbia
Olbia or Arsinoe was an ancient city in the Regio Troglodytica upon the western coast of the Red Sea between Philoteras and Myos Hormos.. The city was renamed from Olbia to Arsinoe by Ptolemy II in honor of Arsinoe II of Egypt, who was both his sister and wife. According to Agatharchides, there were hot springs in its neighborhood.
- City
- Al Quşayr
- Country
- Egypt
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
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