Alexandria's Greek Community
The Greek community of Alexandria long considered itself one of the main actors in the building of Modern Egypt. Today there are fewer than 1,000 Greeks living in the city, but those who remain still idealize a legacy that dates back to the first half of the 19th century.
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The Greek community of Alexandria long considered itself one of the main actors in the building of Modern Egypt. Today there are fewer than 1,000 Greeks living in the city, but those who remain still idealize a legacy that dates back to the first half of the 19th century.