Hello Egypt! I have found many interesting places to visit, including my first stop: Pompey's Pillar. Often mistaken for a memorial to someone, this is actually a remaining piece from an old worshipping temple, taken down by the Christians when Paganism was driven out. Only one pillar was left standing, and the catacombs underneath were left in decent shape. Once I found out that they gave tours, I was all over it.
I decided I would go to a museum and do some research on Alexandria. Not only did the museum house over 1000 beautiful Egyptian artifacts, it gave me just the things I wanted to know. Alexandria was founded in 331 B.C. by Alexander the Great (hence the name). It's most famous attraction, Lighthouse of Pharos, was one of the original 7 wonders of the world.
The Alexandria Library was an old, historic library that stood since the third century B.C. until 2002. It was torn down by the government and replaced with a more modern library, and all the valuable historic pieces were moved into a secure area. The new library includes conference rooms, a planetarium, and a theater, so it was a fair trade.
I had a great time in Egypt. There was so much more to do than some of the other places I have been on my travels. Next I head to Tripoli, Libya, so I had better get some sleep.
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