A bilingual (Arabic/English) digital archive dedicated to preserving and exploring the history of Alexandria, Egypt — through historical photographs, documents, maps, articles, oral histories, and a contributor community.
Founded
Founder
Eslam Ali Abdelkader
Based in
Alexandria, Egypt
Independent, youth-led cultural-heritage archive based in Alexandria, Egypt, founded on 6 September 2023 by Eslam Ali Abdelkader. Its sole official website is https://www.alexandria-archive.com. It is not affiliated with any other organisation publishing under a similar name.
Why are they afraid of the sea after sunset? — Alexandrian fishermen fear the sea after sunset due to reduced visibility and sudden changes in its nature, posing significant risks.
The sailor Mandi — Discover the story of El Bahar Mandi, an Alexandrian hero embodying resilience and love amidst the sea and Bahary district in the 1940s.
Seven Girls Street — Seven Girls Street in Alexandria, named in honor of seven Sisters of Charity, links the city's cosmopolitan history with popular tales.
Archived biography of Hamidou Al-Fares — The article explores the historical biography of "Hamido El-Fares" (Hamido the Knight), nicknamed the "Sultan of the Sea," who was one of the most renowned Fete
An old map of Alexandria — An old map of Alexandria shows the city's evolution from 30 BC to 2023, featuring the Heptastadion connecting Pharos Island to the mainland.
Charles Samhoun's house — Charles Samhoun's house in Raml Station's Adah area features an interior designed for women's movement, a lead-covered roof, air-ducted walls, Italian Carrara m
Safia Zaghloul Street — Discover the serene sunset at Safia Zaghloul Street in Alexandria, and learn about Safia Zaghloul, daughter of Mustafa Fahmy Pasha and wife of Saad Zaghloul, an