This temple was built to honor Serapus – protector of Alexandria and considered one of the largest and most spectacular of its day. It was later destroyed by Christians in their attempt to wipe out anything associated with their notion of pagans.

This temple was built to honor Serapus – protector of Alexandria and considered one of the largest and most spectacular of its day. It was later destroyed by Christians in their attempt to wipe out anything associated with their notion of pagans.