Description & Facts: A tour of Alexandria / Egypt,through the eyes of Photographer Hisham Ibrahim. Alexandria is Egypt's major port and the country's second largest city after Cairo. Alexandria is known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean". It has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt; its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Alexandria was also the setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, in addition, Alexandria was also the center of learning in the ancient world, where it was one of the most famous cities in the world. All Photos Copyright Hisham Ibrahim / www.PhotoV.com Photographer Hisham Ibrahim is a Professional Photographer and Photographic innovator. Born in Alexandria, Egypt. Hisham moved to Washington DC / USA right after receiving his BS in Architecture. In America he received his Master's Degree in Architecture and his degree in Photography. Currently he is a full time registered architect and freelance stock photographer represented by the leading stock agencies in the USA and Europe. Hisham Ibrahim is a Nationally and Internationally published photographer. He routinely creates unique, dynamic and eye-catching imagery. Currently, Hisham is the most celebrated and published Egyptian Photographer in the world. Original song: "Asmar Ya Asmarany