Category: Africa
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Beneath Cairo Skies: Pyramids, Sphinx, and Souks
My excursion in Cairo, the pulsating heart of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East, was an extraordinary journey through time. Cairo, established in the 10th century near the ancient city of Memphis, has long stood as a center of political and cultural life in Egypt. Today, I experienced…
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Mediterranean Mystique: Unraveling the Secrets of Alexandria
Embarking on a day trip from Cairo, I set out to explore Alexandria, a city that once housed the legendary Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria has long been a beacon of culture and learning in the Mediterranean. As we arrived, the…
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Carthage to Sidi Bou Said: A Tunisian Time Travel
Today, I ventured to the ancient city of Carthage, a place deeply embedded in the annals of history, just a short distance from Tunis, Tunisia. Carthage, founded by the Phoenician queen Elissa (also known as Dido) in the 9th century BC, was once a powerful city-state and a formidable rival to the Roman Republic. The…
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Savoring Tunis: A Tale of Mosques, Markets, and Mysteries
In the heart of North Africa, I embarked on a captivating journey through Tunis, Tunisia’s culturally rich capital. As I discovered, Tunis, established by the Berbers in the 2nd millennium BC, has been a pivotal center of trade and culture throughout its long history. Guided by Riadh, a local with an infectious love for his…
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