Egypt’s governorate of Alexandria, once known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean, has announced plans for a new project which will see a structure taller than Burj Khalifa built in the coastal city. According to Alexandria’s governor Mohamed Abd El Zaher, the new structure will be based on the design of the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the world’s seven ancient world wonders, reported Masrawy. The governor added that the governorate is currently conducting feasibility studies and considering whether the structure should be constructed in coordination with private investors. The new structure, which will include a hotel and other commercial aspects, will aim to ‘beautify’ Alexandria, highlight the city’s history and heritage, and promote tourism, said the governor. The plan to build ‘the tallest structure in the world’ is part of a wider project to develop and renovate central Alexandria. However, it is unclear whether the structure will indeed by the tallest in the world given Saudi Arabia’s mission to build a 1,000 meter tall tower in Jeddah. One year ago, governorate officials announced plans to reincarnate the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos Lighthouse, at its original location….
Egypt Plans to Build the ‘Tallest Building in the World’ in Alexandria
April 18, 2016
