Egypt, Alexandria: Why has Stunning Architecture Turned into Slums? | Decay, Poverty and Shelters
Have you ever been to Egypt? Well, if you’ve not explored it beyond the pyramids and Cleopatra, then probably not. In my new video, you’ll experience Alexandria's chaotic streets, decaying garbage piles, and stunning architecture turned into slums. We'll explore marginalised areas, local men-only coffee shops, ancient synagogues, and observe Muslim practices. We’ll whizz through Alexandria’s history post-1952, to understand their ‘democracy’ better. Discover the charm of Alexandria’s tram system and the challenges faced by ordinary Egyptians, from children’s education to the daily struggle with garbage and power cuts. Join me on this journey to see Egypt as it truly is today! Bangladesh: People Struggling to Survive in the Most Overpopulated Country in the World • Bangladesh: People Struggling to Survive i... Somalia: Unseen Stories of the Most Dangerous Country • Somalia: Unseen Stories of the Most Danger... Liberia: Who Pollutes The Ocean? • Liberia: Who Pollutes the Ocean? | Ecology... Cape Verde: Top Spot for Your Dream Beach Holiday! • Cape Verde: Top Spot for Your Dream Beach ... Eritrea, Africa: Where Time Stands Still • Eritrea, Africa: Where Time Stands Still |... Peru: Welcome To The Navel Of The World! • Welcome to the Navel of the World! | Do Yo... #egypt #africa #alexandria If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up, leave your comments and share this video on social networks! Hello! My name is Ilya, I am a Russian journalist and founder of various urban beautification projects in Moscow and around Russia. There is nothing in the world that I love more than traveling. On this channel, I will do my best to give you an objective overview of life in different parts of the globe. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss my new videos! Support the channel on Patreon: https://vrlmv.com/GSE8ZF Support the channel with cryptocurrency: https://vrlmv.com/pv17HV Instagram: https://vrlmv.com/7Wj2vk Twitter: https://vrlmv.com/dMUXKA Facebook: https://vrlmv.com/IcK8GI TikTok: https://vrlmv.com/7zx551 Reddit: https://vrlmv.com/dlCbsm Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: chaotic Egypt 01:35 Modern-day ex-trade centre 02:53 My adventures in Egyptian customs 04:30 The History of Alexandria 06:00 The Egyptian pound and exchange rate 07:14 Why did the foreigners leave Alexandria? 08:49 Stunning architecture turned into slums 15:33 Why does the government let buildings decay? 17:17 The best coffee shop in Alexandria 18:32 Relations with the US and attitude to Palestine 23:19 Ancient synagogue, the city's most protected area 26:55 The most famous tourist attraction 27:59 Visiting a Catholic architectural landmark 29:29 Observing Muslim practices 30:25 Carousels near the mosque – where do kids have fun? 32:49 Do prayers lead to protests? 33:42 Egypt's history after 1952 37:02 Where would slum-dwellers go if they’re rebuilt? 40:53 A look inside Alexandria's marginalised areas 42:50 Rubbish heaps, low wages and homelessness 44:28 Why do homeless people stay on the streets? 49:55 Children's lives in a shelter 52:55 Education and school life for children in Egypt 55:50 Why did they shut the library? 57:52 The charm of Alexandria's tram system 1:04:31 Housing in Alexandria 1:08:49 Garbage issues on Alexandria's waterfront 1:11:33 Why I don't talk about museums 1:15:00 Storytime: marginalised areas 1:18:52 Local issues with electricity 1:21:23 Traffic adventures in Egypt 1:23:50 Why do they always honk their horns? 1:25:55 A beautiful travel moment at the pier 1:26:39 Local perspectives on international relations 1:27:44 Alexandria's harbour and shipbuilding industry 1:32:03 Conclusion