Alexandria’s Greek heritage dates back to the 4th century BC, when it was founded by Alexander the Great during his conquest of the First Persian Empire. It is against this historical backdrop that much of Alexandria’s character was formed, evolving from an Egyptian village in ancient times, to the Pearl of the Mediterranean. This origin story is also what sets Alexandria apart from other Egyptian cities whose indigenous histories are less obscure and aren’t entirely defined by imperial civilizations. This history not only lives on through exalted monuments like Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the catacombs of Kom Al Shuqafa, and Alexander the Great’s elusive tomb, it has also made its mark across Alexandria’s urban landscape. It is emblazoned on the city’s storefronts. View this post on Instagram “Delices” 📍محطة الرمل الاسكندريه حلواني ديليس أسس ١٩٢٢ A post shared by Mahmoud Amin (@mahmooudamin) on Oct 16, 2020 at 11:32am PDT One artist working to highlight the Greek-Egyptian community’s contributions to life in Alexandria is Mahmoud Amin. Earlier this year, the 26-year-old illustrator and animator released a series of artworks highlighting, documenting and rendering Greek-owned businesses that have defined Alexandrian life for…
In Photos: The Digital Artist Reimagining Alexandria’s Greek Heritage
October 28, 2020
