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Cisterns of Alexandria

Alexandria, Egypt
Ranked #15 of 22 attractions in Alexandria
5.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Description: Excavations have unearthed a labyrinth of cisterns that supplied the citizens of ancient Alexandria with fresh water.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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The cisterns of Alexandria is the memory of Otthoman domination over Egypt. Theses turkish pacha lived there and always look to the see to check if any enemy is coming. U must to take a tour guide otherwise u ll won't understand the meaning of each rooms ruins.

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