The origins of the Library of Alexandria are still debated by historians, but it was likely established around 295 B.C.E.

In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.

An approximately 3,500-year-old settlement was discovered in Egypt in Kom el-Negus, located about 27 miles west of Alexandria ...

The statue was found at Taposiris Magna, an archaeological site where some researchers suspect Cleopatra and Mark Antony are ...

In the city where the Free Speech Movement took root ... “I was born and raised in a library, more or less,” Koch says. Annie Schlechter Filter and Peter Koch’s library of 7,000 items ...

A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made at Taposiris Magna, a historic site located 45 kilometers west of Alexandria, Egypt. A French archaeological ... Its name, derived from the ancient ...

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals of the ancient world. By the age of 32 he had conquered a massive empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. We know about ...

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has officially opened its Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in Alexandria, Egypt, a city with a deep ...

Minister of Defence and Military Production Abdel Mageed Saqr inspected the Alexandria Naval Base on ... The minister emphasized that Egypt will remain a model of unity and national cohesion ...

Load Map What is the travel distance between Jerusalem, Israel and Alexandria, Egypt? How many miles is it from Alexandria to Jerusalem. 316 miles / 508.55 km is the flight distance between these two ...

Washington, D.C. (7News) — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has a program going on now called "New Year, New best friend". Right now, adoption fees are being waived for all dogs over 40 ...

Mostly sunny with a high of 63 °F (17.2 °C) and a 32% chance of precipitation. Winds WNW at 8 mph (12.9 kph). Night - Mostly clear with a 21% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 7 ...