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Information about the history of Alexandria and all of the most significant sites around the city

Alexandria Travel Guide | Egypt

Alexandria is considered the second capital of Egypt according to the population and the importance in Egypt. It is named after Alexander the Great. In 332 BC the 25-years old Alexander the Great founded Alexandria.

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Pompey's Pillar (Column) in Alexandria | Egypt

Among the ancient remains of Egypt, Pompey's Pillar is the most well known Egyptian monument that is still standing. Situated on a modest hill near the large Arab cemetery in the southwest of Egypt, it is a part of Alexandria's ancient treasure.

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Alexandria Library Egypt | Bibliotheca Alexandria

The library was built by the descendants of Alexander the Great about 2,000 years ago and housed the largest collection of books in the ancient world-more than 700,000 volumes.

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The Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa | Alexandria

These catacombs were originally a private crypt, but were later extended with more roman burials. People are buried here in sarcophagi, in shelves, and in urns of ashes after cremation. They are empty now, of course, and the lower levels have been completely flooded by the rising water level in Alexandria.

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Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria | Fort Qaitbay Egypt

Fort Qaitbey is situated on the most visible location of Alexandria city. Located on the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World i.e. the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, Fort Qaitbey is one of the gems of the Alexandria.

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Montazah Park Alexandria | Egypt

Al-Montazah is the Arabic translation for park. Years ago, Montazah was a popular spot for the royal palaces. The area that once belonged to Mohamed Ali's family was used by king Abbas II, Egypt's last Khedive, in 1892 to build a large palace inside the complex called the Salamlek.

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Greco-Roman Museum

The Greco-Roman Museum and Roman Amphitheatre are both amongst the most important Greco-Roman highlights that Alexandria City' civilization comprises.

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Al Alamein | Mediterranean Sea Egypt

El Alamein is most notable as the place where the Allied forces of WW II gained a decisive victory of the Axis forces. There are several hotels and a beach resort.There is also a war museum with collectibles from the Battle of El Alamein and other North African battles.

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