Best 8 abandoned places in Egypt

ShotHotspot has mapped 8 abandoned places in Egypt, ranked by how often they're photographed, viewed and voted for. The most popular are The Sphinx, Tanis and The Ancient Dungeon. Some are private property or unsafe, so get permission before you visit.

Top abandoned places in Egypt

  1. The Sphinx - 45 photos; people, abandoned
  2. Mount Sinai - sunset, architecture, abandoned
  3. Abandoned Israeli Bunker Sinai - abandoned
  4. Tanis - 40 photos; abandoned
  5. The Ancient Dungeon - 20 photos; architecture, abandoned
  6. Mosaic from Villa of the Birds at Kom el Dikka - 5 photos; abandoned
  7. Hotspot - 23 photos; architecture, abandoned
  8. Horus Temple o Temple d Edf - 13 photos; architecture, abandoned

Before you go

We don't know whether you're allowed to visit any of these places. Many are private property, closed to the public or unsafe: get permission from the owner or the relevant authority, and take safety precautions.

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