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History and a Hidden Gem in Alexandria
Alexandria has a romantic aura from the past for those who seek a vacation in a lovely city with historical vibrations and many hidden jewels to uncover.
Never before has a city had such a strong hold on my heart as Alexandria. Every day, I wonder when I'll be able to return since he has an uncanny ability to make you fall in love.
I'll tell you about the fascinating history of Alexandria.
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Alexandria is located in Egypt, a country in the northeastern corner of Africa. Egypt has a special and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
The Mediterranean Sea, which is connected to European and North American routes, and the Red Sea, which is connected to the Indian Ocean, are Egypt's two main seas.
Alexandria, Egypt's third largest city after Cairo and Giza, is a popular tourist destination for those seeking beauty and history.
Alexandria Egypt and History
Alexandria is known by the locals as the "Bride of the Mediterranean" it is not surprising because the charm of the beautiful Alexandria is so strong that it attracts various great powers to fight to be able to conquer and seize this beautiful city.
That is why Alexandria shines even brighter because it has been refined by numerous ages, each of which provided cultural elements that enhance Alexandria and enrich its history the following summary is summarized from Wikipedia:
April 331 BC
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great after capturing the Satrapy of Egypt from the Persians.
Alexandria grew rapidly into a cultural center, storing knowledge from the ancient Mediterranean and becoming a major center of Hellenic (northeast Mediterranean civilization in the 12th–9th centuries BC to the end of classical antiquity (c. 600 AD) with a loose collection of cultures and territories associated with it. language.for 13 years successfully united by Alexander the Great (336-323 BC)
641
General 'Amr ibn al-'As conquered Alexandria and the presence of Utba ibn Abi Sufyan strengthened the Arab presence and in 664–665 the governor's palace was built
1517
The Battle of Ridaniya took place and made the city conquered by the Ottoman Turks who ruled until 1798.
2 July 1798
French troops through the military operations of the Napoleonic expeditions conquered Alexandria and ruled until 1801
1801
The Battle of Alexandria took place on 21 March 1801 after the British Expedition came and won a major victory over the French
1810
Muhammad Ali (Ottoman governor of Egypt rebuilt Alexandria so that in 1850, Alexandria returned to a similar period in its former glory era
The Twentieth Century
1882
The city is occupied by the British navy
1954
The Lavon
1956
The Suez crisis led Europeans to leave Alexandria causing an explosion of Arab nationalism
5 attraction is Alexandria Most Famous for Why?
- The Museums Of The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Located on the waterfront of the Corniche with its architectural form centered around a giant solar disk and a capacity of eight million volumes.
Built during the Ptolemaic dynasty, the library flourished as a center of knowledge and education and in 48 BC it was accidentally burned by Julius Caesar during his civil war. The extent of the destruction is unknown but it appears to have survived or rebuilt shortly and is now the cultural heart of the city and Egypt's most important contemporary landmark.
- Stroll the Corniche and Stanley Bridge
Walking along the Corniche, feeling the breeze from the azure Mediterranean Sea, affords views of the city's splendour, from Midan Saad Zaghloul's main beachfront to Fort Qaitbey and the Stanley Bridge which was the first Bridge in Egypt built over the sea in the late 1990- over the bay of Stanley and was inaugurated in 2001.
With the architectural style of the Egyptian metropolis as well as the cosmopolitan style, Stanley Bridge became a vital feature of the rebuilding and beautification of the Alexandria coast.
- Lighthouse of Alexandria/ Pharos of Alexandria and Fort Qaitbey
It is a lighthouse built by the Greeks of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (280–247 BC). It is estimated that at least 100 meters (330 feet) high is the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, because for centuries it was one of the tallest man-made structures in the world but the Lighthouse was so badly damaged by three earthquakes between 956 and 1323 AD that it became an abandoned ruin. the last remaining stone was used to build the Qaitbay Fort on the site.
The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria was one of the most important fortifications not only in Egypt but also along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. This Fort constituted an important part of the Alexandrian fortification system which was founded in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay in an attempt to fortify this important Egyptian port from attack.
- Kom el-Dikka
The ancient Kom El-Dikka, also known as the "Park of Pan" or a pleasure garden, was a Graeco-Roman wealthy housing estate featuring villas, spas, and a theater where Alexandria inhabitants could enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The ruins with 13 white marble terraces are the only Roman theater found in Egypt, there are several well-preserved auditorium from the imperial baths to the late imperial house.
- Montaza
Don't forget to stop by the royal gardens of Montazah, a hidden treasure of Alexandria that is a pity to miss, as you ride your minibus down the gorgeous Corniche seaside route.
Montaza Palace Park can recharge your mind with positive energy and pamper your eyes with the beauty of an oasis of calm on the eastern edge of the city. Montaza is like a precious gem fragment with tall and lush palm trees, a wide lawn trimmed neatly with flowers blooming a beauty that was once reserved for the palace's internal circles.
It was historically built as a hunting lodge in the 1890s by Khedive Abbas Hilmi then substantially expanded by King Fuad. The architecture has an eccentric royal design, the Montazah Palace with towers with unique ornaments that are a blend of Florentine and Ottoman inspiration. Al-Montaza Park was once a 61 ha royal garden and The Al-Haramlik—Montaza Palace is a museum about the history of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty and contains valuable art items.
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