🏛️ Delving into the storied past of Egypt’s iconic cities, let’s explore which is older—Cairo or Alexandria—and uncover the ancient urban centres that paved their way, like forgotten chapters in a grand chronicle. 🕰️✨ Alexandria, founded in 331 BCE by the indomitable Alexander the Great, claims seniority, its Mediterranean shores shimmering with Hellenistic ambition. 🌊 Built atop the humble Egyptian fishing village of Rhakotis (c. 13th century BCE), a modest trade outpost, Alexandria wove loc

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