Historical View of Muhammad Ali Square (Mansheya), Alexandria
A captivating historical photograph of Muhammad Ali Square, currently known as Mansheya Square, in Alexandria, Egypt. The image centers on the iconic bronze equestrian statue of Muhammad Ali Pasha by French sculptor Henri Alfred Jacquemart. To the left, the prominent 'S. Stein' department store is visible, alongside other grand European-style buildings adorned with Ottoman-era flags featuring the crescent and star. The foreground shows stacked stone slabs, indicating ongoing construction or paving in the square, while pedestrians dressed in both Western suits and traditional Egyptian attire traverse the area, capturing the cosmopolitan spirit of vintage Alexandria.
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