Alexandria
Ancient artefacts from sunken city lifted out of Mediterranean near Alexandria
A selection of the objects, some dating back 2,000 years, is now on view at the Alexandria National Museum
Biennialnews
Alexandria Biennale—third-oldest after Venice and São Paulo—announces return following 12-year hiatus
The Egyptian event will return in September 2026 with a focus on artists from the Mediterranean basin
Antiquities & Archaeologyarchive
The search for ancient Alexandria goes underwater
The greatest city of the Hellenistic age has been neglected by archaeology for decades. Now underwater survey techniques have provided us with glimpses of the centre’s greatness. But many decry the techniques being used