A new USC study reveals a dramatic surge in building collapses in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria, directly ...

The Mediterranean Sea used to be filled with pirates who terrorized not only Ancient Greece but Rome as well. Long before the ...

The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists ...

Sayadin” or The Fishermen’s Village, is best known for its vibrant fishing industry, featuring a bustling fish market and a ...

Thule is less known than other places in classical mythology like Atlantis. But Thule actually existed. The prickly question is, where was it?

His body was taken to Egypt and was said to have been entombed in Alexandria ... teacher showed pupils a map of Alexander’s travels. “My jaw fell open, hit the desk, and I went home and said, ‘I want ...

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This map beautifully illustrates Alexandria’s blend of ancient urban planning, coastal geography, and its deep connection to Alexander Al-Makdony, who founded the city as a symbol of knowledge ...

The original Pennsylvania Station New York opened for service in 1910 and lasted a mere 53 years. It was a magnificent ...

Topographical maps and ancient sources suggest the area ... The theater, catacombs and many of ancient Alexandria's monuments were found by accident, thanks to modern construction.

As a trade supervisor, he spoke frequently with merchants, studied maps, and examine a multitude ... The Chinese author described the Lighthouse of Alexandria as a giant tower by the sea. “They have a ...