though it is the only one in Egypt that remains today. Alexandria grew rapidly and became a major centre of the Ancient Greek Hellenic civilisation, eventually replacing Memphis (in present-day ...

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 Seven Wonders of the World are often seen as the pinnacle of human architecture and the perfect form of engineering, that ...

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.

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 ...