Titled “Alexandria… Identity and Culture Through Time,” the exhibition coincides with Alexandria Governorate’s National Day celebrations and International Translation Day. It explores the city’s rich cultural heritage and the role of Greek and Roman inscriptions and written texts in documenting everyday life in Alexandria across different periods.
The collection on display includes ancient coins, lamps, pottery vessels, and underwater archaeological artefacts recovered from Abu Qir Bay, as well as papyri, ostraca, and mummy labels bearing Greek texts.
Together, the objects offer insights into daily life, trade, and funerary practices in Alexandria during the Greek and Roman periods.
Ahmed Hamida, Head of the Museums Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, described the exhibition as the first in a planned series of temporary exhibitions at the museum, designed to present its collections from different perspectives and further highlight Alexandria’s significance as a historic meeting point of civilizations and cultures.
He added that the exhibition reflects efforts to bring artefacts preserved in museum storerooms to the public, offering visitors access to objects that have not been exhibited before.
Walaa Mostafa, Director of the Graeco-Roman Museum, explained that the exhibition draws on 21 artefacts and also highlights the importance of ancient texts and translation in understanding Alexandria’s history and preserving its cultural legacy.
The exhibition will run through the end of September 2026.
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