European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 21, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Irrigation in Egypt has made a of above turns a pump which irrigates a Cotton Field a a a a a a dates Back to 300ad. Not far from the catacombs is the Rasel tin Palace built by Mehemet Ali As his Royal residence in Alexandria. Begun in 1834 and completed in 1835, it was the official summer Headquarters of the rulers of Egypt Down through the mid-20th Century. Its Eastern Gate is made up of tall Granite columns topped by the Royal Crown of Egypt. It also bears inscriptions from the Koran. It contains the throne room where King Farouk Egypt s last adult King signed the document abdicating his throne on july 26,1952, the year before Egypt became a Republic. The Palace is not open to the Public. Near the Entrance to this Palace is a necropolis dating from the second Century . Although it is older than the catacombs of Kornel Shurafa it is less important because of its inferior decorations. All the tombs Are carved out of Rock and contain no building material. A visit is recommended Only for those who have a lot of time a on the site where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once. Stood is fort Kait Bey. This is a fortress and mosque built by Sultan Ashraf Kait Bey in the 15th Century using Stone from the Lighthouse. These recently been restored. The massive Square fort with round towers at the Corners is enclosed by an outer Wall. It also is considered one of the finest examples of islamic secular architecture. The fort which is lit by floodlights at night is an impressive sight from the streets along the Harbor. Alexandria has been known for its Pristine White. Beaches. However Don t believe everything you read m travel brochures the brochures boast Miles and Miles of White Sand beaches. However some beaches in Alexandria Over the years have become polluted with Oil and Are lined with debris. The rows of Cabanas that line the beaches downtown Are either lived in or used for Public restrooms. A amps photos by Ken George a sweeping View of Alexandria s Crescent shaped seafront. January 21, 1993 stripes Magazine 7
