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court. (Fig. 3) This architectural solution follows the tradition
represented by the Hellenistic tombs in Alexandria (the Mustafa
Pasha necropolis for example) and in Nea Paphos. However,
neither in Alexandria nor on Cyprus, were there any sufficient
traces of aboveground structures preserved. The discoveries at
Marina are therefore of utmost importance for the proper
interpretation of the tombs in Alexandria. The preserved
aboveground and underground structures found at Marina made
it possible to analyze their functioning in a more comprehensive
manner. Furthermore, they bring to mind analogies, in respect to
structure as well as function, in the form of the Egyptian tombs
of the Late Period from the regions of Assasif and Deir el-Bahari,
for instance. A full interpretation of the tombs, which will be
possible only after they have been completely excavated, will
probably help not only understand more fully the genesis of the
Hellenistic tombs in Alexandria, but perhaps also lead to their re-
interpretation.

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