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Alexandria Collection

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library
Scholars examine the scrolls of the library of Alexandria, the greatest collection of the ancient world, burnt in 47 and finally destroyed by Moslem general Amrou 22 December 640

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Burning of the Library of Alexandria, 1876. Artist: Anonymous

The Burning of the Library of Alexandria, 1876. Artist: Anonymous
The Burning of the Library of Alexandria, 1876. Private Collection

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Royal Family of Great Britain 1897

The Royal Family of Great Britain 1897 (the year of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee). 1897

Background imageAlexandria Collection: WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt

WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt
WW2 - A playbill for a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde produced by N.A.A.F.I (Navy)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: City map of Alexandria, Egypt, lithograph, published in 1897

City map of Alexandria, Egypt, lithograph, published in 1897
City map of Alexandria, Egypt. Lithograph, published in 1897

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Washington DC during the Civil War

Washington DC during the Civil War
Map of the Washington DC vicinity at the outset of the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century-illustration

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Victoria College, Alexandria - Quadrangle

Victoria College, Alexandria - Quadrangle
A view through the arcading of the Quadrangle at Victoria College, Alexandria, Egypt

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Laconia

Laconia
1st April 1923: The Cunard ship Laconia at the dockside, Alexandria. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Birds eye view of Alexandria, Va

Birds eye view of Alexandria, Va

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The skyline and habour of Alexandria, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The skyline and habour of Alexandria, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Egypt / Alexandria

Egypt / Alexandria
bird s-eye view of the harbour

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Library of Alexandria

Library of Alexandria
Ptolemy I Soter inaugurates the great library at Alexandria Date: circa 370 BC

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt

Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt
Bustling street life at Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Salvago Greek College, Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt

Salvago Greek College, Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt
Salvago Greek College/School in Shatby/Chatby Alexandria, Egypt - photograph taken (very) shortly after the conclusion of construction

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria

Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria
Harbor and lighthouse of ancient Alexandria, a great center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAlexandria Collection: General view on Alexandria, Egypt

General view on Alexandria, Egypt, with the Ras el-Tin Palace, built between 1837 and 1847, in the centre and the Mediterranean Sea in the background. Date: 1910s

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Crossman House Hotel, Alexandria Bay, New York State, USA

Crossman House Hotel, Alexandria Bay, New York State, USA
Crossman House Hotel, Alexandria Bay (Thousand Islands), New York State, USA. With a steamer on the left. circa 1925

Background imageAlexandria Collection: PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Alexandrian astronomer

PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Alexandrian astronomer
PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A.D.). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer: colored line engraving, French, 1584

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Greek astronomer Hipparchus mapping the stars over Alexandria

Greek astronomer Hipparchus mapping the stars over Alexandria, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939)

The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939). British forces fighting back-to-back against the French at the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21 March 1801

Background imageAlexandria Collection: HMS Delhi, British cruiser, Alexandria, WW2

HMS Delhi, British cruiser, Alexandria, WW2
HMS Delhi (D47), British Danae class cruiser, seen here at anchor in Alexandria, as Admiral Cunninghams flagship. Date: 1940

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Promotional card for the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd

Promotional card for the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd - Turkish Company with head office at Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey and branches in London, Paris, Constantinople (Istanbul), New York, Cairo

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt

The lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Panoramic map of Mediterranean by G. H. Davis

Panoramic map of Mediterranean by G. H. Davis
A new centre of world alarm during the Second World War: a panoramic map of the Mediterranean, showing the principal bases

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Short S23 Empire Flying Boat G-ADDY Cassiopeia at Southam

Short S23 Empire Flying Boat G-ADDY Cassiopeia at Southam
Short S23 Empire Flying Boat, G-ADDY, Cassiopeia, at Southampton prior to flying to Alexandria. January 1937. Date: 1937

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt

Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt
Pharos lighthouse. Historical artwork showing what the Pharos lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt, in the third century BC, might have looked like

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Eratosthenes

Eratosthenes

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Victoria College, Alexandria - Chemistry Laboratory

Victoria College, Alexandria - Chemistry Laboratory
Part of the Chemistry Laboratory at the Victoria College, Alexandria, Egypt

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Hipparchus / Figuier

Hipparchus / Figuier
HIPPARCHUS/ASTRONOMER Greek astronomer who flourished 146 - 127 BC

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria Bombarded

Alexandria Bombarded
Alexandria bombarded When Arabi Pasha rebels against the benevolent British rule, the English fleet under Beresford bombard the town for 10 hours before occupying it

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria Observatory

Alexandria Observatory
Alexandria observatory : an astronomer using a pre- telescopic sighting instrument

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Triptych of the Virgin Mary, tempera on panel, c

Triptych of the Virgin Mary, tempera on panel, c. 1400 to 1430. In the central panel the Virgin and Child among musical angels and in the side tables saints Catherine and Eulalia

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s)

Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s). Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) died in battle against the French near Alexandria in Egypt

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Lighthouse On Pharos Island

The Lighthouse On Pharos Island, Alexandria, Egypt, After A Fanciful 19Th Century Illustration. It Was One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment

Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine (c282 - c305). Date: 4th century

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Pakistan - Town of Malir

Pakistan - Town of Malir
Malir, Pakistan. Once famous for its excellent fruit and vegetables. Has now been turned over to middle class housing since there was a shortage of ground water for the crops

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Waterfront and Sharia 26th July, Alexandria, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Waterfront and Sharia 26th July, Alexandria, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Athanasius with Book

Athanasius with Book
ST ATHANASIUS Patriarch of Alexandria, depicted in the act of writing his Creed, though in fact he didn t write it though it reflected his views

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Coastline of Alexandria and the Mediterranean sea, aerial view, Egypt

Coastline of Alexandria and the Mediterranean sea, aerial view, Egypt Coastline of Alexandria and the Mediterranean sea, aerial view, Egypt.

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Limestone head of Cleopatra I or II. From Alexandria, 181-164 BC

Limestone head of Cleopatra I or II. From Alexandria, 181-164 BC
DGA923377 Limestone head of Cleopatra I or II. From Alexandria, 181-164 BC; Greco-Roman Museum, Alexandria, Egypt; (add.info.: Alexandria, Greek-Roman Museum); © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Commander's Cabin of HMS Alexandra

Commander's Cabin of HMS Alexandra
Effect of a shell from the forts, during the bombardment of Alexandria, in Egypt. Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Naval Brigade Clear the Streets of Alexandria - Gatling Gun

Naval Brigade Clear the Streets of Alexandria - Gatling Gun
The war in Egypt - The naval brigade clearing the streets of Alexandria, Egypt with a gatling gun. Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Landing troops at the Khedive?s palace at Alexandria

Landing troops at the Khedive?s palace at Alexandria after the bombardment. Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Tourists inspecting shells in the Ras-El-Tin fort

Tourists inspecting shells in the Ras-El-Tin fort
A reminiscence of the bombardment of Alexandria, tourists inspecting shells in the Ras-El-Tin fort Date: 1896

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The payment of the Alexandrian indemnity claims

The payment of the Alexandrian indemnity claims at the government buildings, Alexandria Date: 1885

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Arabs and Jews seeking food after burning of Alexandria

Arabs and Jews seeking food after burning of Alexandria, war in Egypt Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Palace of de Ras el Tin, Alexandria, Egypt

The Palace of de Ras el Tin, Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Egyptian prisoners in Arsenal, Alexandria

Egyptian prisoners in Arsenal, Alexandria
Egyptian prisoners in Arsenal, British occupation of Alexandria Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: British Correspondents visiting the Grand Square

British Correspondents visiting the Grand Square
The Graphic and standard correspondents visiting the Grand Square during the burning of Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt ; the Scottish Church

The War in Egypt ; the Scottish Church, Alexandria. Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria, searching the forts with the electric light

Alexandria, searching the forts with the electric light
Before the bombardment of Alexandria, searching the forts with the electric light Date: 9th July 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: British Marines arresting Arab looters at custom house gate, Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1882

British Marines arresting Arab looters at custom house gate, Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1882

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Head of a Ptolemy, 2nd century B.C. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Ptolemy, 2nd century B.C. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Ptolemy, 2nd century B.C. Additional Info: Head of a Ptolemy;Head of Ptolemy IX. The head is approximately life-size and is preserved with a small bust for insertion into a statue

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Home of Geo. C. Boldt, Heart Island, Thousand Islands, NY

Home of Geo. C. Boldt, Heart Island, Thousand Islands, NY
Home of George C. Boldt, Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands, Jefferson County, NY State, USA. Date: circa 1902

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cleopatra's Needle in Alexandria, Egypt

Cleopatra's Needle in Alexandria, Egypt, prior to being transported to London, Victorian period Date: circa late 19th century

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Synagogue exterior in Alexandria, Egypt

Synagogue exterior in Alexandria, Egypt
AUZ3926191 Synagogue exterior in Alexandria, Egypt; (add.info.: Synagogue exterior in Alexandria, Egypt. Temple Israelite Green Postcard source dated 1904.); Photo © Andrusier

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Pompey's Pillar in Egypt, 1905

Pompey's Pillar in Egypt, 1905
UIG1577966 Pompey's Pillar in Egypt, 1905; (add.info.: Photograph of Pompey's Pillar in Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Picture series the seven wonders of the world

Picture series the seven wonders of the world, the pyramids of Giza and the lighthouse of Alexandria, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Interview with the Viceroy of Egypt

Interview with the Viceroy of Egypt, in his palace in Alexandria on 12 May 1839, Egypt, around 1850, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The city of Alexandria in 1849

The city of Alexandria in 1849, Egypt, around 1850, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Obelisk in Alexandria, popularly known as Cleopatra's Needle

Obelisk in Alexandria, popularly known as Cleopatra's Needle, Egypt, around 1850, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Lighthouse of Alexandria, according to tradition the first lighthouse ever

Lighthouse of Alexandria, according to tradition the first lighthouse ever, Pharos Island, Pharos of Alexandria, Wonder of the World, Historical

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Camel Caravan beside the Nile, Alexandria

Camel Caravan beside the Nile, Alexandria, Egypt, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria, Arab Cemetery and Pompey's Column

Alexandria, Arab Cemetery and Pompey's Column, Egypt, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria, the catacombs of El Meks

Alexandria, the catacombs of El Meks, Egypt, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria, the Mahmoudieh Canal

Alexandria, the Mahmoudieh Canal, Egypt, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria, the harbour and the locks

Alexandria, the harbour and the locks, Egypt, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Africa

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Allies in the First World War

The Allies in the First World War, Italy, Military Policeman, Carabinier, Gualco Giuseppe from Pozzolo Formigaro, Province of Alexandria Piedmont, Historical

Background imageAlexandria Collection: St Athanasius of Alexandria, born around 293

St Athanasius of Alexandria, born around 293, died 373, also known as Athanasius the Great, Pope Athanasius I of Alexandria and Athanasius the Apostolic

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Euclid of Alexandria, c. 325 BC, c

Euclid of Alexandria, c. 325 BC, c

Background imageAlexandria Collection: David Stewart of Garth (1772-1829) Scottish soldier and author

David Stewart of Garth (1772-1829) Scottish soldier and author, joined the 42nd Highlanders in 1787



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"Exploring the Enigmatic Alexandria: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry - a city that has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies throughout its storied past. From the haunting image of "The Burning of the Library of Alexandria" in 1876 to the grandeur of the iconic Alexandria Library, this city holds secrets within its ancient walls. As you navigate through time with a lithograph map from 1897, envision yourself amidst The Royal Family of Great Britain in their regal splendor during that same era. And let us not forget how World War II left its mark on this resilient city as NaFI presents an ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt. Delve deeper into history as you explore "A New Map of the Roman Empire, " tracing back to when Alexandria was a thriving hub within one of history's greatest civilizations. Marvel at Victoria College's majestic Quadrangle and feel inspired by knowledge seekers who once walked these hallowed halls. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves transported to Laconia – a place where echoes from ancient Greece resonate through time. Meanwhile, across continents lies Washington DC during the Civil War; yet even here, we can draw parallels between two cities steeped in historical significance. But it is within Egypt's embrace that true essence lies – behold the bustling corniche where traffic builds up along its shores. Feel alive amidst vibrant streets teeming with life and culture while cherishing every moment spent exploring this captivating metropolis. Alexandria beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in tales woven by countless generations before us. So come forth and discover for yourself why this enchanting city continues to captivate hearts around the world – forever preserving its legacy as an eternal beacon shining brightly through time.

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