though it is the only one in Egypt that remains today. Alexandria grew rapidly and became a major centre of the Ancient Greek ...

Likewise, the city's later fall to the Arab conqueror ‘Amr ibn al-ʿĀṣ in 642 C.E. made Islam dominant in Egypt, as it has remained since. Unfortunately, ancient Alexandria's most important ...

The seafront bears witness to ancient grandeur ... Like so many young people, however, Salah has considered leaving Alexandria and Egypt. Twelve years after the Arab Spring, a leaden mood hangs ...

Ancient Egypt is best known for the pyramids of Giza ... D.C., to Miami — to start a new city in Egypt, called Alexandria. He reigned from 367 to 282 B.C., or about 2,300 years ago.

Travellers to Alexandria in Egypt can visit the restored apartment of Constantine Cavafy, the favourite bard of Jackie ...

No fewer than seven Queen Cleopatras ruled ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic period, as a new book explains, writes David ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s two most iconic cities, Cairo and Alexandria, where ancient history meets modern charm. Explore the grandeur of Egypt’s pharaonic ...