History

You can see how far Mons Porphyrites was from the Nile. It’s closer to the Red Sea.

It’s deep in the wilderness. Yet the Roman state built a vast complex here, all to service the project of porphyry.

Imagine being stationed here. You might as well be on a Martian colony. And… pic.twitter.com/ScUiH0jMRR

— The Mind Scourge (@TheMindScourge) November 3, 2025