Alexandria

Alexandria

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September 6th 2022

Published: October 23rd 2022

After the great start the previous day at Giza and the museum it was time to hit the road, next stop Alexandria...a quick one day/night visit where we would take in three sites: the Citadel, Catacombs and Library... Left bright and early, and were introduced to the concept of Tourist Police, where we had an armed plain-clothes policeman join us for the drive to Alexandria...wondered if it was to ... Read Full Entry

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Carving II in the Funeral Chamber, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The bull god Apis on the pedestal, being presented with a large necklace by a figure dressed as a pharoah, with possibly Isis behind holding the Feather of truth and spreading her wings in a gesture of protection.

Tombs

View from our Room

View from our Room II

Folks enjoying some swimming

View from our Room III

The Mermaid Statue

...across from Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Carvings II T Bibliotheca Alexandrina

...so cool...

26th October 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Alexandria
We loved our time in Alexandria. So many people miss this location and we thought it was lovely. Thanks for the memories.

26th October 2022

el Jefe
Jeff C

Alexandria
Thanks guys! Yeah, noticed a lot of tours do not go there, I was certainly glad we went, unfortunately didn't have time to see it proper but the Library alone was worth the trip...

28th October 2022

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Books
I think I would absolutely love the Bibliotheca Alexandrina too. What an amazing sounding place :)

28th October 2022

el Jefe
Jeff C

Books
Oh yeah, the main hall was beautifully and naturally lit, looked like a wonderful place to hang out...

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