Our time in Alexandria was not complete. The next morning we drove to an archaeological site from the Roman period. From my extensive wanderings over the years, this site felt familiar despite it being my first visit. It’s filled with all the usual furnishings that Romans would find familiar: baths, a theater, lecture halls, and more. Alexandria was the second largest city in the empire in the first century after Rome itself. The previous day was the lighthouse. What else is Alexandria famous for? Its library! While that is long gone and its location unknown, the reputation has remained. In […]