Summary The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria are a remarkable archaeological site that reflects the fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. Discovered in 1900, these underground tombs…
Summary The Qaitbay Citadel is a 15th-century fortress built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay atop the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, once one of the Seven Wonders of the…
Summary The Lighthouse of Alexandria, built on Egypt’s Pharos Island between 284–246 BC, was a towering beacon that guided sailors safely to Alexandria’s bustling port. Standing up to 393 feet…
Summary The Library of Alexandria was the most renowned intellectual center of the ancient world, established in the 4th century BC under the rule of the Ptolemies. Housing hundreds of…
Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a gem from the heavens reflecting the honor and devotion of the holy men who chose to serve God and become a force of…
Summary Heracleion’s Historical Significance: Heracleion, an ancient city at Alexandria’s Nile River mouth, was a crucial trade hub connecting Egypt and the Mediterranean world during the Late Period and Ptolemaic…
Summary The Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque in Alexandria stands as a tribute to the 13th-century Sufi saint Abu Abbas Al Mursi and was initially constructed in 1775 A.D. over…
Alexandria Library is regarded as one of the largest and most famous libraries in the world and the modern library of Alexandria acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria…
Summary Pompey’s Pillar is a monumental column in Alexandria, Egypt, built around 298-302 AD to honor Roman Emperor Diocletian for his victory over an Alexandrian revolt. The pillar, including its…
