Day tour to Alexandria by vehicle.
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Alexandria has been shown to have been overwhelmingly Greek in nature.The greatest number of architectural elements recovered in Alexandria follow Greek models, and even the tombs initially present themselves as Hellenic, only slowly integrating overtly Egyptian motifs.
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Alexandria is a city to explore at random. It's as important to enjoy the atmosphere as it is to see the sights. Alexandria was a center of the ancient world known for its trade and intellectualism, but like the dualism of Egypt itself, this grand metropolis became at one point one of the worlds least cities, before making an unsteady climb back to its present status.Prior to the Roman conquest of Egypt, Alexandria has been shown to have been verwhelmingly Greek in nature.The greatest number of architectural lements recovered in Alexandria follow Greek models, and even the tombs initially present themselves as Hellenic, only slowly integrating overtly Egyptian motifs. In fact, Alexandria was a Macedonian foundation established on the shores of Egypt. Relatively new discoveries in the Eastern Harbor involve two different sites. Around Fort Qaitbey the site has unearthed hundreds of objects, including what experts believe are the remains of the Pharohs Lighthouse , one of the ancient wonders of the world In the south east part of the harbor archaeologists have apparently found the Royal Quarters, including granite columns and fabulous statues, including one of Isis and Sphinx with a head thought to be that of Cleopatra's father. There may vary well be an underwater exhibit in the future.OneSkyToursEgypt representative to pick you up at hotel in Cairo morning on the road to Alexandria, where he began the day visiting
Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, where the ancient sources, was an architect greek, finely built altar, the statue of Serapis ,
The building, according to historians, was one of the best places of worship built in the Greek style in Qait Bey Fort was built by Sultan
Al Ashraf Qait Bey, a leading Mamluks of Egypt instead of the old lighthouse Post Elshokafa from the late first century and the Tomb of the early second century AD, the tomb was excavated in 1900.They consist of three rock-cut road from a spiral staircase. Then, Alexandria trip continues to Montazah Palace, the palace was built in 370
feddans in the form of a separate building, originally a summer cottage as a means for the former royal family. The gardens are decorated with lots of trees.
Ancient Library of Alexandria is a library of ancient history. It was not only important for the library. but also a center of learning and scientific research in the ancient world.researchers and the target of the Mediterranean and beyond. When you are ready to look at all these places free time walking around the city and return to the hotel in Cairo.
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