A Graeco-Roman building exposed in Pelusium

A substantial building measuring some 2,500 m2 has been uncovered in ancient Pelusium, the city Alexander occupied when he entered Egypt in 333 BC (see: The fame of elusive Pelusium).

[Picture from Archaeological News Network]

Based on archaeological study, this building was most probably used during the rule of the Ptolemies and the Romans. Representatives of the citizens assembled here for the meetings of the Senate Council to take important decisions about the public affairs.

The rectangular construction was made of red brick and limestone originally covered with slabs of marble. The excavations revealed remains of three 60 cm-thick circular benches inside

During this season’s excavations works, the main street of Pelusium was also exposed.

So far nothing related to the Alexander era has been retrieved, but then the city was used as a quarry during the 5^th and 6^th century AD. This means that lots of information has been lost over time.