leomoon
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Modern Egyptians like to reminisce too about their country's history and bring back that which once was like the once famous
Lighthouse of Alexandria. Wasn't it once one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World?
Today the "locals" call Alexandria, "Alex". Much like we'd say, "are you going to Ocean City this weekend?" they'd ask, "Are you going to Alex?"
Here is their rebuilt Lighthouse perhaps near where the ancient one once stood - It was built by a wealthy potentate (King-Sultan the son of Farouk or perhaps Farouk himself prior to being thrown out ) And his Palace now a govt bldg next door to the hotel with gardens (one of many) is where we stayed a nice 5-6 star hotel on what the locals call the "Miami Beach of Alex" (it's set on the very end of the beach itself, very close to the LIbrary across the road) One could easily walk there if in good shape.
Note: The last photo is not near Alexandria, but it is the same year-trip. It's Dendera where the Zodiac on the outdoor Ceiling is located and called the "Temple of Hathor". The original Zodiac was taken to France in their museum in Paris, (stolen?) was it taken by Napolean? I'll need to check, but I consider it stolen because they won't return it. So the Egyptians must make do with a replica of their own zodiac created by the Greeks or Romans & Egyptians at that time.
The sign is noteworthy, because in 2011 the new govt overthrew Mubarak, put him in prison but didn't have the time to take down all his signs throughout the country and there were plenty as it is a very large country, from sea to sea. Mediterranean to the Red Sea. His wife's face and name was everywhere too (such as on and in Libraries)
Lighthouse of Alexandria. Wasn't it once one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World?
Today the "locals" call Alexandria, "Alex". Much like we'd say, "are you going to Ocean City this weekend?" they'd ask, "Are you going to Alex?"
Here is their rebuilt Lighthouse perhaps near where the ancient one once stood - It was built by a wealthy potentate (King-Sultan the son of Farouk or perhaps Farouk himself prior to being thrown out ) And his Palace now a govt bldg next door to the hotel with gardens (one of many) is where we stayed a nice 5-6 star hotel on what the locals call the "Miami Beach of Alex" (it's set on the very end of the beach itself, very close to the LIbrary across the road) One could easily walk there if in good shape.
Note: The last photo is not near Alexandria, but it is the same year-trip. It's Dendera where the Zodiac on the outdoor Ceiling is located and called the "Temple of Hathor". The original Zodiac was taken to France in their museum in Paris, (stolen?) was it taken by Napolean? I'll need to check, but I consider it stolen because they won't return it. So the Egyptians must make do with a replica of their own zodiac created by the Greeks or Romans & Egyptians at that time.
The sign is noteworthy, because in 2011 the new govt overthrew Mubarak, put him in prison but didn't have the time to take down all his signs throughout the country and there were plenty as it is a very large country, from sea to sea. Mediterranean to the Red Sea. His wife's face and name was everywhere too (such as on and in Libraries)
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