The peristyle of House H1 in the ancient town at Marina el-Alamein

A two-storeyed peristyle portico, encircling the inner courtyard of House H1 in Marina el-Alamein, Egypt, has been reconstructed through detailed architectural analysis. The upper storey featured galleries leading to first-floor rooms, contributing to the house's stateliness. This design, while not unique in the Hellenistic and Roman world, stands out for its grandeur. The study compares this structure with parallels from Ptolemais and Gebel Barkal, Sudan, highlighting its significance within North African architecture.

Czerner, R. (2011). The peristyle of House H1 in the ancient town at Marina el-Alamein. Classica Orientalia. Essays Presented to Wiktor Andrzej Daszewski on His 75th Birthday, 129–146. https://doi.org/10.37343/pcma.uw.dig.9788371817212.pp.129-146