Alex Med is dedicated to revive the city’s pivotal position in the Mediterranean and become a cultural center for the Euro-Mediterranean Region and the Middle East, to spread internationalism and promote a healthy spirit of diversity, pluralism and interaction among civilizations.
We invite you to participate in the blossoming of Alexandria, to learn more about its interaction with other cultures and civilizations of the world, to take part in our programs and activities. Please do join our research team and contribute to our
activities.
Dr. Mohamed Awad, Director
The Cemeteries of Alexandria: The Untold Narratives of a Cosmopolitan City
One of the visible manifestations of Alexandria’s cosmopolitanism is its cemeteries which illustrate the diversity of the city’s different communities. The Cemeteries of Alexandria is a project on Alexandrian cemeteries including three important burial sites: Chatby, El Amoud Cemetery and Alamein.
Alexandria’s Chatby quarter boasts a necropolis dating back to ...
The Cisterns of Alexandria
The cisterns of Alexandria are buildings that have lost their basic function over the course of time due to the development of the water company in the second half of the 19th century. This has led to neglect of both their structure and their historical value. Lately, the remaining cisterns in ...
The Atlas of Alexandria
The main objective of this three stage project by Alex Med’s GIS and Database Unit is to produce a complete and updated map of Alexandria. The last field survey completed by the Municipal Survey Authorities between 1993 and 1995 was on a scale of 5000:1, making it virtually impossible to show ...
Sacred Places & Popular Places in the Mediterranean
Cultural Routes: Sacred Places and Popular Practice in the Mediterranean is a research project funded by Ramses2. The project’s findings, which are included in this book, fill a gap in the knowledge of sacred sites of different faiths, as well as highlighting the role of interconfessional dialogue and exchange. The book ...
Childrens' Map of Alexandria
This is an illustrated bilingual map of Alexandria’s main points of attractions. The map is designed for small children to easily identify and explore the city. ...