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Atfieh

Alternative site names: 
Aphroditopolis
Arabic site names: 
أطفيح
Site description: 

The site includes an animal necropolis, large family tombs from the Graeco-Roman period, and a large limestone tomb for sacred cows. 

Type of site: 
Temple; tombs; animal necropolis; Late Antique church
Timeframe: 
Temple (Graeco-Roman Period); tombs (Graeco-Roman Period); animal necropolis (Graeco-Roman Period); Late Antique church (Late Antique Period)
Excavation season: