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Alexandria's Heritage at Risk: 280 Buildings Lost to Erosion

3/8/2025

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Alexandria's Heritage Threatened

Alexandria, Egypt, a city steeped in history since 331 BC, is facing a dire crisis as rising sea levels and coastal erosion threaten its iconic structures. The alarming increase in building collapses—from one to 40 each year—has resulted in over 280 buildings lost in just two decades, with 7,000 more hanging in the balance. Urgent action is essential to safeguard this invaluable cultural heritage.

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Alexandria's Heritage Threatened

Alexandria, Egypt, a city steeped in history since 331 BC, is facing a dire crisis as rising sea levels and coastal erosion threaten its iconic structures. The alarming increase in building collapses—from one to 40 each year—has resulted in over 280 buildings lost in just two decades, with 7,000 more hanging in the balance. Urgent action is essential to safeguard this invaluable cultural heritage.

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