The Origins   The origins of the Great Library of Alexandria are somewhat mysterious. The version fixed in Western cultural consciousness of how the Great Library came into existence, holds Alexander the Great responsible. After visiting the great library of Ashurbanipal at Nineveh, Alexander was inspired to combine all the works of the various nations…

Basketball player 25 years (25 September 1993) Abdel Nader is a 25-year-old basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA) born on September 25, 1993 in Alexandria, Egypt. Mr. Nader previously played for the Boston Celtics during 2017-18 period and was named NBA-G League Rookie of the Year for the…

When many people hear Alexandria, they think about the ancient Library of Alexandria. This is considered to have been one of the largest and most important libraries of the ancient world, spanning multiple buildings and made Alexandria an important centre of knowledge. Sadly, the Royal Library was destroyed in the war between Cleopatra and her…

One option in Alexandria to get around is to rent a car, but since the traffic can be bit chaotic, it can be easier to use a car-and-driver service (the price will be about the same as to rent a car yourself). Tourist offices and hotels can usually provide a good driver. If taking a…

This is another great city guide, this one is brightened up with videos showing the places described. It’s got a few of the main attractions, but the videos makes the article worthy of a look through and gives examples of how Alexandria really looks. Source: https://www.connollycove.com/alexandria-beach-egypt-attractions/

This short article is written by Soraya Morayef, an Alexandrian who gives some great insider’s tips on what to do in Alexandria. It a good city guide on activities, restaurants and places to visit. And knowing that it comes from a local can be a great way of escaping the tourist traps laid out in…

Alexandria was founded in 332 B.C. by Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia (in nowadays Greece), during his conquest of Persia. During his short life he built the biggest empire of the Ancient world, spanning from Greece to India, and he is considered one of the most powerful and influential leaders of that time….

The Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa is a historical, archaeological site. Translated into Mound of Shards, it refers to the vast amount of broken pottery in the area. They are the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, demonstrating Alexandria’s Pharaonic and Greek architecture. The 100ft deep Catacomb was believed to be created in the 2nd century AD…