by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Monuments & Temples
The Serapeum of Alexandria The Serapeum of Alexandria was a temple complex built by Ptolemy III (246–222 BCE) and dedicated to Serapis, a god combining Egypt’s Osiris and Apis with Greece’s Zeus and Hades. It once housed a branch of the Library of...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Monuments & Temples
Discover the Citadel of Qaitbay: Alexandria’s Timeless Fortress by the Sea Standing proudly on the Mediterranean coast, the Citadel of Qaitbay is one of the most iconic landmarks in Alexandria City. This magnificent fortress tells a story of defense, architectural...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Monuments & Temples
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are a three-level underground burial complex in Alexandria, carved into limestone during the 2nd century AD and rediscovered by accident in 1900. The site blends Egyptian and Greco-Roman funerary art, including depictions of the god...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Cities & Regions
Discover Alexandria City — The Mediterranean Jewel of Egypt Alexandria City, often referred to as the “Bride of the Mediterranean,” stands as a remarkable blend of ancient history, cultural charm, and seaside beauty. Located on Egypt’s northern coast,...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Monuments & Temples
The Sphinx Statue is a limestone monument with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s head, standing 73 meters long and 20 meters high beside the Great Pyramids of Giza. Most scholars date it to Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty, around 2500 BCE, and believe it depicts...
