Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany inaugurated on Saturday Alexandria's imperial bathing complex area and cistern in the Kom el-Dikka archaeological site which an Egyptian-Polish mission from Warsaw University has been excavating and restoring since 1960. Enany said the bathing complex is "one of the finest constructions of its time" and that the bathing halls used to welcome hundreds of visitors at once. The complex also includes an area for physical exercise, walkways, and facilities such as public latrines. Fresh water was supplied to the complex using huge cisterns and heated by a complex system of heaters and pipes. Mohamed Abdelmaguid, director general of the Underwater Archaeological Department, introduced a three-phase plan to develop the Qayet Bey Citadel and its surroundings.

Source: Egypt Independent April 02, 2017 10:07 UTC