Tomb
and Chapel of Isadora
The catacombs of Tuna El-Gebel may stretch all the
way to Hermopolis. The parts known to us today
extends for 3 km, and consists of several main
corridors with side passages that are blocked.
The catacombs of Tuna el-Gebel had the same
purpose as catacombs elsewhere. They were graves
that could be visited by the deceased's family,
safe from the elements of sun, water and wind. Not
only inhabitants of Hermopolis were placed to rest
here, but also sacred animals.
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