Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Egypt’s historic city is sinking fast, with experts warning this could be the last chance to witness its ancient beauty before it’s lost to the sea.
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Scientists say Alexandria is collapsing faster than ever, with 7,000 buildings at risk—visit now or risk never seeing it again.
The Bride of the Mediterranean is being swallowed by rising seas, erasing 2,300 years of history in mere decades.
Saltwater intrusion is weakening Alexandria’s foundations, causing 40 buildings to collapse per year—up from just one per year a decade ago.
Satellite images show Alexandria’s coastline retreating 3.6 meters per year, with once-thriving neighborhoods crumbling into the sea.
Once home to the Great Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria, the city now faces imminent destruction if action isn’t taken.
Scientists warn Alexandria’s collapse is just the beginning—Cairo, Port Said, and the Nile Delta could be next as sea levels rise.
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A NASA study confirms Egypt isn’t alone—parts of California, New York, and Venice face similar sinking threats.
Experts say seawalls, sand dunes, or relocating people could slow Alexandria’s destruction, but time is running out fast.