The ancient harbors of Alexandria, EgyptElAssal, MenaFlaux, ClémentTorab, MagdyMorhange, Christophe
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In the ancient world, the name Alexandria rose prominently as Alexander the Great founded or renamed cities while expanding his empire. The most well-known is Alexandria, Egypt. In the modern era, an example of a city that bears the name is Alexandria, Virginia. The name means “defender ...
The Great Library of Alexandria was a marvel of ancient Egypt. Founded during the Hellenistic period, sometime between 324 and 246 BCE, the Library was reportedly an architectural wonder. More importantly, the Library housed a vast collection of works from all across the ancient world and was ...
Journey the length of Egypt on an in-depth exploration of this ancient and storied land. Guided by an expert tour leader, we discover the old and new in Cairo, marvel at the iconic pyramids of Giza, and explore Alexander the Great’s Alexandria. It’s then to Aswan, where we immerse ...
This is a mini-scale version of Alexandria, Egypt at the peak of its cultural significance. Start by scouting the land and laying the main road thoroughfares including the Canopic Way and the Heptastadion. Dig the canal so that the city has fresh water. Plow fields near Lake Mareotis so...
Officially, there have been 140 attempts to locate the tomb of Alexander, according to the Egyptian Supreme Council for Antiquities. In 1866, an Egyptian engineer and astronomer named Mahmoud el-Falaki made a map of ancient Alexandria. He was very familiar with the area and believed that the ...
Discover the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Alexandria, EgyptNestled on the Mediterranean coast, Alexandria is a city steeped in history and brimming with cultural charm. Known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean, this Egyptian gem offers a captivating blend of ancient wonders and modern ...
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pharos Lighthouse, was in Alexandria. The Library and Museion of Alexandria were an ancient center of knowledge. The Ptolemies ruled Egypt from Alexandria for 300 years. Alexander the Great's tomb was in Alexandria, but archaeologists have no...
As an expert egyptologist, he was able to explain us many details about Pyramids and the history of Ancient Egypt. Mido was also really a great photographer, finding great spots for pictures! He gave us the time to explore and to enjoy it as we wanted. E...