Eastern Al Montazah hotel located in fact in Alexandria city in Egypt. In fact the hotel is one of Egypt 4 stars hotels. Moreover, it is also one of Alexandria 4 stars hotels. The hotel overlooks El Montaza park and Gardens. Moreover, it is near to Catacomb, Alexandria Library and San Stefano Grand Plaza...
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Africana hotel Alexandria is one of Egypt 4 stars hotels and Alexandria 4 stars hotels either. In fact, the hotel located in Borg El Arab area in Alexandria, Egypt. The hotel rooms feature air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and mini bar. Moreover, they also feature free WiFi and free...
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Hilton King's Ranch hotel indeed is one of Egypt luxurious 5 stars hotels. In fact, the hotel is also one of Alexandria luxurious 5 stars hotels either. Unwind in your stylish room which equipped with WiFi and a spacious desk. In fact, the rooms also feature an HDTV with international channels. Select...
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Grand Plaza hotel at Smouha located in fact in the heart of Alexandria city in Egypt. In fact, the hotel is one of Egypt deluxe 5 stars hotels and Alexandria deluxe 5 stars hotels either. The hotel features free WiFi ...
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Royal Crown hotel is one of Egypt 3 stars hotel and Egypt cheap hotels as well. In fact, the hotel is also one of Alexandria 3 stars hotel and Alexandria cheap hotels either. The hotel in fact located 4.3 km away from Alexandria Zoo. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa is 8 km from the hotel. The nearest airport...
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Plaza hotel Alexandria is in fact one of Egypt 4 stars hotels and Alexandria 4 stars hotel as well. The hotel in fact is also one of Egypt budget hotel either. Situated on Alexandria’s beach, the hotel offers spacious accommodation with free WiFi. A buffet style breakfast served daily. In the evening, a variety of...
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Radisson Blu hotel is one of the Egypt deluxe 5 stars hotel and Alexandria 5 stars deluxe hotels either. The hotel in fact features 2 swimming pools and a rooftop spa. The spa offers holistic treatments. The hotel is a 35-minute drive from Alexandria’s historical sites and city center. Moreover, it is...
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Le Metropole hotel Alexandria hotel is one of Egypt 4 stars hotels and Alexandria 4 stars hotels as well. In fact, the hotel situated a 2-minute walk from the El Raml Train Station and the sandy beaches. The library of Alexandria is 1.5 km away. Moreover, the hotel located 1 km from Cavafy museum, 2 km...
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Iberotel Borg El Arab hotel is one of Alexandria 5 stars deluxe hotels and Egypt deluxe 5 stars hotels as well. In fact, the hotel located in Borg El Arab area. Moreover, the hotel features a large garden terrace with swimming pool. It also has a full-service wellness center. All air-conditioned rooms...
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Hilton Green Plaza hotel is one of Egypt deluxe 5 stars hotels and Alexandria deluxe 5 stars hotel as well. In fact, the hotel is 10 minutes to Al Nozha airport and 45 minutes away fro Borg El Arab airport. In fact, Hilton Green Plaza features an executive lounge and two business centers. Moreover...
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Bahariya Oasis White desert Safari tour is one of the most popular Egypt Adventure tours among Egypt tours packages. In fact, the tour is also adorable among Egypt Safari tours. Moreover, the tour also well known among Egypt tours from United States of America. It is also fan among Egypt tours from United Kingdom. In fact, the tour designed to match up with Egypt tours from Canada as well. Book this tour through our Egypt tours booking system
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Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise tour is one of the best Egypt tours and Egypt tours 2018. In fact, the tour is much likable among Egypt tours from USA and Egypt tours from Singapore. Moreover, the tour is one of the amazing Egypt classic tours and Egypt cultural tours as well. Furthermore, this tour is convenient as one of Egypt family package tours. In fact, the tour is also much popular among Egypt tours from Canada and Egypt tours from UK. Book this tour through our Egypt tours booking system in our website.
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6 day Egypt tour is one of the most popular tours among Egypt tours from Singapore. It also one of the interesting tours among Egypt tours from Malaysia and Egypt tours from India. The tour features one of the important Egypt classic tours and Egypt cultural tours. In fact, it comprises the most important sites among Cairo tours and Alexandria tours. It also offers one of the most interesting tours among Fayoum tours.
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Over day tour to Cairo from Alexandria is one of the famous Alexandria day tour and Egypt day tour as well. In fact, the tours is also one of Egypt escorted tours, Egypt cultural tours and Egypt classic. tours. Moreover, the tours is also among Egypt city tours and Egypt tours from Singapore. Furthermore, the tour is also one of Egypt tours from Malaysia and Egypt tours from India. The tours is available for booking through our Egypt tours booking system in our website.
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Over day tour to Alexandria from Cairo is one of the famous Cairo day tour and Egypt day tour as well. In fact, the tours is also one of Egypt escorted tours, Egypt cultural tours and Egypt classic. tours. Moreover, the tours is also among Egypt city tours and Egypt tours from Singapore. Furthermore, the tour is also one of Egypt tours from Malaysia and Egypt tours from India. The tours is available for booking through our Egypt tours booking system in our website.
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Rashid city day tour will be started when our representative and guide pick you up from Alexandria port (in front of cruise exit door). And then we will start the tour by visiting Qaitbay Fort which considered one of the most important
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Full day tour in Alexandria is one of the most popular Alexandria day tours and Egypt day tours as well. In fact, the tour is one of Egypt classic tours, Egypt cultural tours and Egypt city tours as well. Moreover, the tour is among Egypt escorted tours, Egypt tours from USA and Egypt tours from UK. Furthermore, the tour is fan among Egypt tours from Canada and Egypt tours from Singapore. Moreover, it is also one of Egypt tours from India and Egypt tours from Malaysia. Book this tour through our easy Egypt tours booking system in our website.
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Egypt tours packages tailored to suit all needs and desires of all clients of different ages. In fact, the your packages of Egypt include diving tours, classic tours and Golf tours. Moreover, Egypt tours packages also include water activities tours and desert activities tours. They also include Islamic and Christian tours. The tour packages also include Nile cruise tours. All tours are available through our Egypt tours booking system.
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Qattara Depression is the lowest point in Egypt. In fact, the depression is under sea level. Qattara Depression situated in the Northern part of the beautiful Western Desert. Its depths reach to 134 m below sea level. Moreover, it is the largest of seven such depressions in Egypt. Moghra Oasis is the oasis of the Depression. Moreover, it not inhabited. The depression covers about 18,100 square km. Moreover, it contains salt lakes and marshes. During World War II, the depression formed a natural anchor. It was at the southern end of the British defense lines at El Alamein. It was against the final advance of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s German army in July 1942. In the late 1970s oil deposits discovered in the southern part of the depression.
In fact, Qattara Depression extends between latitudes of 28°35′ and 30°25′ north. The longitudes of 26°20′ and 29°02′ east. The region created by the interplay of salt weathering and wind erosion. Some 20 kilometers west of the depression lie the oases of Siwa and Jaghbub. In fact, they are smaller but similar depressions. Moreover, the depression has the shape of a teardrop. Its point facing east and the broad deep area facing the south west. The northern side of the depression characterized by steep escarpments. They are up to 280 meters high, marking the edge of the adjacent El Diffa plateau. To the south the depression slopes gently up to the Great Sand Sea.
Bedouin tribes and their livestock do move through the area. They use the waters and grass of Moghra for grazing. Qattara Depression indeed features beautiful rock formations. Moreover, they differ in size and shape, as well as saline marshes. It also features black dunes. Black dunes called Al Ghorood As Soud. They located in the South West of Qattara. These dunes are black due to the high shale content. The depression is the last known location where cheetahs found in Egypt. There are not enough individuals to sustain a population. Dorcas Gazelle also found there.
Other Ancient Alexandria featured by Anfushi tombs. They are limestone tombs, date back to 250 BC and painted to simulate alabaster and marble. Anfushi tombs decorated with pictures of Egyptian gods and daily life, along with graffiti. Moreover, Anfushi tombs Alexandria located on a spit of land that was once an island known as Pharos Island. Anfushi tombs Alexandria lie to the south of the esplanade leading to the palace of “Ras el Tin”. All date back to the first half of the 3rd century. The tombs discovered in 1901 and 1921. The first and most remarkable of the tombs, reached by way of a vaulted stairway. It hewn out of the rock, leading down into a square courtyard. The courtyard is open to the sky and provides access to two tombs.
The walls of the stairway and tombs have a painted stucco revetment imitating alabaster and marble. The vaulted ceiling of the funeral chamber decorated with geometric “trompe l’oeil” designs. Moreover, the funeral motifs are an example of the combined influence of Greek art and the traditional forms of Egyptian arts. Other Ancient Alexandria also featured by Pompey’s Pillar. In fact, the pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Moreover, it is the largest of its type constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople.
The column is 26.85 m high including its base and capital. Other authors give slightly deviating dimensions. Erroneously dated to the time of Pompey, the Corinthian column actually built in 297 AD. It commemorates the victory of Roman emperor Diocletian over an Alexandrian revolt. Other Ancient Alexandria also featured by Roman Amphitheater. It is indeed one of the most popular monuments located in the city of Alexandria. While the Amphitheaters were quite spread during the reign of the Romans in different countries. The countries are like Greece, Italy, and Turkey over a large empire. It is with many examples of these structures still present in many regions around Europe and the Middle East. In fact, the Roman Amphitheater Alexandria is the only one of its type in Egypt.
The word “Kom El Dekka” in Arabic, means the hill of rubble or the hill of the benches. It named that way when a famous historian, El Neweiry, passed by this area in the beginning of the 20th century. El Neweiry saw the many piles of rubble and sand that formed due to the digging of the Mahmoudeyya Canal. It was at the end of the 19th century. The canal linked Alexandria to the Nile River. These piles looked exactly like some huge benches. El Neweiry was the one who gave the area its recent famous name.
Other Ancient Alexandria also featured by Villa of the Birds. The villa discovered by the members of the Egyptian-Polish mission. It was during their forty years of work at Kom El Dekka, Alexandria, Egypt. In 1998, a group of competent archaeologists and conservators began the work. The work was to preserve and present the mosaics of Villa of the Birds to the public. The successful completion of the project resulted from the partnership between many organizations. The organizations included Supreme Council of Archaeology (SCA) and the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE). Moreover, they also included United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This project is one of numerous restoration activities in Egypt under the Egyptian Antiquities Project, which began in 1993.
Villa of the Birds is Roman house, named after the exceptional pavement depicting nine recognizable birds: pigeons, peacock, parrot, quail and water hen. A mosaic surface of 110 ms created by ancient artisans using different techniques to adorn floors are actually preserved as fire had damaged the mosaics in the late third century AD. Intense heat caused the bulge of the mosaics and soot blackened their surface. The roof and wall of Villa of the Birds collapsed causing the slump and break of the mosaics.
Qaitbay Maritime Museum Alexandria is one of the smallest museums in Egypt. In fact, Qaitbay Maritime Museum Alexandria displays different kinds of sea creatures and scenes. They collected from the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea. The museum contains natural coral reefs. It also contains many kinds of fish like the Picasso fish, and some seashells. The next display of the museum consists of a collection of skates and rays. Some of these creatures are more than three meters long. Some of them look scary, while some have natural colors and wonderful designs on their backs. Next, there is a huge collection of sea sponges from the Mediterranean Sea.
These creatures come in a variety of different colors and shapes. They are either a shade of white or pink and in semi-circular shapes. There are three primary kinds of sponges in Egypt. They consist of glass, turkey cup and honeycombs. The turkey cup sponge gets it’s name from it’s smooth skin. The honeycomb sponge is brown and has a wide openings in it’s body. They all live in deep sea water. Qaitbay Maritime Museum Alexandria has another section which is interesting. It is the jaws section, showing the jaws of different kinds of fish. There is also the coral reefs section. In fact, the section has a variety of collections gathered from the Red Sea. Many of the displays depict artificial scenes within main bodies of water bordering Egypt.
The next display, on the left hand side, is a beautiful scene from the Red Sea. It demonstrates the things a diver would see under water in the Red Sea. The diver is a bit cartoon like, or at least far out of date. It is from the standpoint of modern diving gear. But there are colorful fish and many different kinds of coral reefs. Next, an amazing display you will ever find. It is a skeleton on display here that might make one believe that they exist. This creature with the body of a woman and the tail of a fish portrayed in movies as pretty. But the skeleton was rather ugly. The next section of Qaitbay Maritime Museum Alexandria is the fossil section.
Fossils are the natural remains of sea creatures. They preserved inside sea bead rocks. Sometimes these fossils contain different kinds of substances. The study of these fossils was of great help in the quest to examine the origins of Earth. Its history and the geological changes the Earth has been through. The study of these fossils is also essential for the search for petrol. After this, there is a display of a natural jaw of a shark. It poised as if the shark is attacking it’s prey. The upper jaw has six rows of sharp teeth, each six centimeters long. The length of the open jaw is more than 70 centimeters.
The next display is a diorama of the Red Sea. In fact, it is a scene from the Red Sea. It shows the environment and explaining why it is so suitable for a large and varied number of fish. One, among the many kinds of fish shown, is the Bassar fish. It considered one of the hardest fish to catch . It is because of its strong persistence, but there are many others as well. Next, there are some drawings of fish. They are an original copy from the book of the description of Egypt. It done by the French scientists in the Napoleon occupation of Egypt. They represent another collection of fish that live in the Mediterranean Sea. This rare document would be, for some the most interesting in the museum.
The next section contains a large collection of different seashells. They found in the Red and Mediterranean Seas. These seashells vary in their shape and size. Some of them are tiny while others are huge. There are many sea shell enthusiasts and this might be of interest to them. At the end of every museum in Egypt, there always seems to be a special display. In Qaitbay Maritime Museum Alexandria, the special display is the hugest skeleton. It is of a whale that you believe you will ever see. Moreover, it is more than forty meters long and it extends the length of the entire museum. It captured in Alexandria in the 1950’s by a group of fishermen. This skeleton amazes all the visitors of the museum because of its huge size.
The museum is an entertaining experience for the whole Family. It is especially the kids who love the sea. The museum has a huge variety of displays and information. They are about the two seas that Egypt borders, the Red and Mediterranean Seas. If you visited the great Qaitbay Fort, don’t miss a look at the displays in Qaitbay Maritime Museum. It located at the old gate of the Qaitbay Fort.
Qaitbay Fort Alexandria Egypt indeed is one of the most important defensive strongholds. It is not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Moreover, it formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria. It was in the 15th century AC. Qaitbay Fort Alexandria situated at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. Alexandria Lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest. Several disasters occurred and the shape of the lighthouse changed to some extent. But it still continued to function.
Restoration began in the period of Ahmed Ibn Tulun in 880 H . During the 11th century an earthquake occurred, causing damage to the octagonal part. The bottom survived, but it could only serve as a watchtower. A small Mosque built on the top. In the 14th century there was a destructive earthquake. The whole building completely destroyed. Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay fortified the place as part of his coastal defensive edifices. It was against the Turks, who were threatening Egypt in 1480 AC. He built the castle and placed a mosque inside it. Qaitbay Fort Alexandria functioned during most of the Mameluke period, Ottoman period and Modern period. After the British bombardment of the city of Alexandria in 1883, it kept out of the spotlight.
Qaitbay Fort Alexandria became neglected until the 20th century. It restored several times by the Egyptian Supreme Counsel of Antiquities. The founder of the fort is Sultan Al-Ashraf Abou Anasr Saif El Din Qaitbay. He reigned Egypt from 1468-1496 AC. He born about 1423 AC. Moreover,he was a Mamluke, less than 20 years When he came to Egypt. He bought by Sultan Al Ashraf Barsbay. He remained among his attendants until Al Ashraf Barsbay died. Then the Sultan Djaqmaq bought Qaitbay and later gave him his freedom. Qaitbay then went on to occupy various posts. He became the Chief of the Army during the rule of the Sultan Tamar bugha.
When the Sultan dethroned, Qaitbay appointed as a Sultan. He titled Almalek Al-Ashraf on Monday 26th Ragab, 872 H. (1468 AC). He was one of the most important and prominent Mameluke Sultans, ruling for about 29 years. In fact, he was a brave king. He tried to start a new era with the Ottomans by exchanging embassies and gifts. He was fond of travel. In fact, he made many prominent journeys. Qaitbay was so fond of art and architecture. He created an important post among the administrative system of the state. It was the Edifices Mason (Shady Al-Ama’er). He built many beneficial constructions in Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. In Egypt, there are about 70 renovated edifices. All of them attributed to him.
Among them are Mosques, Madrasas, Agencies and Fountain houses (Sabils). They also include Kuttabs, houses and military edifices. The military edifices are like the Citadels in Alexandria and Rosetta. Nowadays Rosetta is the city of Rashid). They built to protect the north of Egypt, against the Ottomans. Ottoman power was increasing in the Mediterranean. Qagmas Al-Eshaqy, The Edifices Mason, was the architect of the Qaitbay Fort Alexandria. Before his arrival in Egypt he was a Mameluke of Djakmaq in Syria. During the rule of Qaitbay he became the edifices mason, and then the Viceroy of Alexandria. He appointed governor of Syria (Damascus).
In fact, he built a mosque outside the gate of Rashid (Bab Rashid). He also did a Cenotaph and a Khan. He also renovated the mosque of El Sawary outside the gate of Sadrah (Bab Sadrah). Qagmas was intelligent and modest. He also was the overseer of many constructions during the time of Qaitbay. In 1477 AC, Sultan Qaitbay visited the site of the old lighthouse in Alexandria. He ordered a fortress to built on its foundations. The construction lasted about 2 years. It said that Qaitbay spent more than a hundred thousand Dinars for the work on Qaitbay Fort Alexandria. Ibn Ayas mentioned that building of this fort started in Rabi Alawal 882 H.
He stated Sultan Qaitbay traveled to Alexandria, accompanied with some other Mameluke princes. It was to visit the site of the old lighthouse. During this visit he ordered the building of Qaitbay Fort Alexandria. In Shaban 884 H, the Sultan Qaitbay traveled again to Alexandria. It was when the construction finished. He provided the fort with a brave legion of soldiers and various weapons. He also dedicated several waqfs from which he financed the construction works. It was besides the salaries of the soldiers. Qaitbay Fort well maintained by all the rulers who came after Qaitbay. It was due to its strategic location. Sultan Qansoh El Ghoury gave the fort special attention. He visited it several times and increased the strength of the garrison.
He provided it with various weapons and equipment. It included a large prison made for the princes and the state-men. These whom Sultan kept away from his favor for some reason. In the episodes of the year 920 H, the Sultan El Ghoury traveled to Alexandria with other princes. They watched some man-oeuvres and military training on the defensive weapons in the fort. He issued a military decree to forbid weapons from taking out of Qaitbay Fort Alexandria. It was when he felt the approach of the Ottoman threat. Death penalty would be the punishment to those who try to steal anything from Qaitbay Fort. He ordered the inscription of this decree on a marble slate fixed to the door leading the court.
It says: ” Bism Ellah El-Rahman El-Rahim”. A decree by the order of our master, the noble rank, King Al Ashraf Abou El Naser Qansoh El Ghoury. May God eternalize his reign. No body should take Makahel weapon, gun powder or tools. No body should anything from the noble tower in Alexandria. Any one of the tower party breaks this (decree) will hanged at the tower gate. And will deserve the curse of God. Whether he is Mameluke, Slaves or Zarad Kashia”. Dated Rabei Alawal 907 H.
After the Ottoman Turks had conquered Egypt, they cared for this unique Qaitbay Fort. They used it for shelter, as they had done with the Citadel of Saladin in Cairo. Moreover, they also did for the Citadels of Damieta, Rosetta, Al Borollos and El Arish. They kept it in good condition and stationed it with infantry and artillery. They also did with company of drummers. and trumpeters, masons and carpenters. When Ottoman military became weak, the Qaitbay Fort began to lose its military importance. In 1798 AC, during the French expedition of Egypt, it fell into the hands of the French troops. It was because of the weakness of the Qaitbay Fort garrison and the power of the French modern weapons. Inside Qaitbay Fort Alexandria, the French found some crusader weapons.
They dated back to the campaign of Louis IX. Maybe it was a spoil after the battle and capture of El-Mansoura!. When Muhammad Ali became the ruler of Egypt in 1805, he renovated the old Citadel. He restored and repaired its outer ramparts. He provided the stronghold with the most modern weapons of the period. They were particularly the littoral cannons. In fact, the reign of Mohamed Ali indeed was another golden era for the fort. Qaitbay Fort Alexandria retained the interest of Mohammed Ali’s successors until the year 1882. In this year Orabi revolution took place.
British fleet bombarded Alexandria on 11 July 1882. They damaged a large part of Alexandria, especially in the area of Qaitbay Fort. This attack cracked the fortress, causing great damage. The north and western facades damaged as a result of cannon explosions. The western facade completely destroyed and left large gaps in it. The fort then remained neglected until 1904. In this year, the Ministry of Defense restored the Upper floors. King Farouk wanted to turn Qaitbay Fort into a royal Rest house so he ordered a rapid renovation on it.
Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria Egypt is a Roman triumphal column in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It is the largest of its type. In fact, it constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople. Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria is the only which known free-standing column in Roman Egypt. Moreover, it not composed of drums. It indeed is one of the largest ancient monoliths. Moreover, it is also one of the largest monolithic columns which ever erected. The monolithic column shaft measures 20.46 m in height with a diameter of 2.71 m at its base. The weight of the single piece of red Aswan granite estimated at 285 ton. The Pillar is 26.85 m high including its base and capital.
Other authors give slightly deviating dimensions. It dates back to the time of Pompey. The Corinthian column actually built in 297 AC. It commemorate the victory of Roman emperor Diocletian over an Alexandrian revolt. The Emperor Diocletian erected this memorial column. Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria erected in honor of the Roman Emperor, as a sign of gratitude. A serious revolt in the city took place. Diocletian came himself, ordering the city to besieged. After 8 months of resistance, the city finally surrendered. As a result of the siege, there was famine in the city. The Emperor ordered that a part of the corn, which sent to Rome, given to the people of Alexandria. He exempted them from paying taxes during these hard times. For that they erected, in his honor the Pillar.
Crusaders believed, that ashes of the great Pompey were in a pot at the top of the column. It was in the middle ages the. In fact, it was a mistake. Thus today it called “Pompey’s Pillar”. Around the commemorative Column of Diocletian there are some monuments that can seen. On the backside, there is the remains of a Serapium, or a temple of the God Serapis. It now damaged. In fact, it built during the reigns of Ptolemy II and Ptolemy III. It damaged due to the revolts of the Jewish population in Alexandria. In fact, it was during the reign of the Emperor Trajan (89-118 A.C). Moreover, it rebuilt again during the reign of Hadrian (117-137 AC). It likely destroyed, once more, after the appearance of Christianity. Furthermore, it consisted of a high platform accessed by a staircase of 100 steps.
At the side of the platform of Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria there was a basin, which used for purification. There were 2 galleries at the back of the temple. In fact, they completely cut into the rock. In the 1st gallery a black statue of basalt, dates back to the reign of Hadrian discovered. It represents the God Serapis, in a shape of a bull. It now exhibited in the Graeco – Roman Museum in Alexandria. The second gallery known mistakenly as the Daughter Library. It seems that it was an Anubidiun, or a burial for the mummies of Anubis. It considered until the a reign of Ptolemy IV, a member of the Pantheon of Alexandria.
Saint Mark Coptic Cathedral Alexandria located in Alexandria city, Egypt. In fact, It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria. The Pope of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Moreover, Saint Mark Cathedral stands on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in AC 60. St. Mark the Evangelist is author of the second Gospel. He connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition. Coptic Christians believe he arrived in Alexandria around AD 60 and stayed for about seven years. In fact, during this time, Mark converted many to Christianity and performed many miracles. He is indeed the founder of the church in Alexandria and the first Bishop of Alexandria.
According to tradition, St. Mark was arrested during a festival of Serapis in AC 68. And then, he martyred by dragging through the streets. Moreover, he was buried under the church he had founded. In 828, the body of St. Mark was stolen from the Alexandrian church by Venetians. It was to enshrine in the grand new St. Mark Basilica in Venice. Moreover, the head of the saint remained in Alexandria. Every newly appointed Patriarch of Alexandria begins his service with holding the holy head of St. Mark in his lap. He also changed its cloth shroud.
The head of St. Mark moved around a great deal over the centuries. Furthermore, it lost for over 250 years. Some of the relics from the body of St. Mark, however, returned to Alexandria from Rome. It was in 1968 during the papacy of Pope Cyril VI. In fact, the present Saint Mark Coptic Cathedral Alexandria is of recent date. In fact, it said to stand on the site of church founded by St. Mark himself. Take notice of the beautiful icons and mosaics that fill the silence of the Cathedral. Make sure to dress conservatively and respect the sanctity of the location.
