On an Egyptian desert rock ridge west of Alexandria and between the Mediterranean sea and Lake Mariout is Kom el-Nugus, an ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of a "major" 3,400-year-old town dating to the New Kingdom that was ...

The closest thing we have to a firsthand account is the oft-repeated tale told by Greek historian Plutarch, who was not even alive during Cleopatra’s reign. So his story is just that—a story. He ...

Once pearl of the Eastern Mediterranean, Alexandria, Egypt has long been neglected ... of the most famous and largest metropolises of the ancient world. For centuries Alexandria was the center ...

Often called the “Bride of the Mediterranean” and the “Pearl of the Mediterranean Coast,” this stunning African seaside city has become a popular tourist destination. It stands as one of ...

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 ...

but by an ancient library in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, circa 283 BC? Named after Alexander the Great, the city of Alexandria was once home to the world’s greatest archive of knowledge.