But what many don’t know is that Alexandria, which lies about 136 miles northwest of Cairo, actually once stood as Egypt’s capital city, from 332 BC until 642 AD - a period of 973 years.

From the Nile Valley to Alexandria and Cairo ... Near the Sinai desert lies the large and beautiful city of Sharm-el-Sheikh. This is the best place in Egypt to see turquoise waters and impressive ...

Rome turned Egypt into a colony after her death, and Alexandria became its funnel for grain. Violence between pagans and Christians, and among the many Christian sects, scarred the city in the ...

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt, with over five million inhabitants. As a political centre in ancient times, the former location of the renowned ancient Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and a ...

As Egypt's entryway into the Mediterranean, the city sat at ... After you've explored Alexandria, grab one of the best Nile River cruises to enjoy the rest of this beautiful country.

But that didn't stop Egypt's Electricity ... and high humidity in Alexandria," he said, referring to the two-hour power cuts that happen six times a day in the coastal city. With millions flocking ...