man !! this photo reminds me of 8O's memories, when egypt had the time of its life !! thank you for this article !!

Egypt was good country for travel. But now i dont think so.

avize

Very cool photograph, it's a shame Egypt is so dangerous nowadays, I would love to visit.

Always a pleasure to look at retro photos! The 50s were lovely, even if the nuclear war paranoia was present everywhere around the globe.

When times get rough, it's always good to have a quick glimpse into he past and just hope that things would, once again, get better, I guess. The top web searches on Google images for "Alexandria 1950" show up interesting stuff, such as the Ramleh Station, the City Hall on Christmas, the Mohammed Ali Square and other retro locations. You should definitely check those out too! ;)

I believe, as many like me, that democracy and openness will throw open the shackles that have not imprisoned Egypt's people, but also enslaved its mystical secrets. Like many in the East (and west who are awakening to practices like Yoga, Buddhism and other energetic work), Egypt is a treasure trove of Spiritual science - the alchemy of our spiritual connection to the cosmos. These secrets left ancient egypt, then traveled to the Middle east (especially India and Persia), leading to Yoga, Ayurveda, Sacred geometry and other metaphysical sciences.

May we free astrology (egyptian and otherwise), sacred geometry (which was practiced by the Greeks and known to be the keys to magic) and other metaphysics from the shackles of the dark Ages and tyranny and return to the Pyramid power, renewed to these connective technologies that can turn this earth into utopia.

It sure won't happen anytime soon, but I hope that one day Alexandria can be like this again. Thanks for the memories.

Aw, the girl on the far left is pretty cute! Might've even deserved a ring had I been around back then :p

This photo describer about the condition of Egypt, Alexandria in the past of age.
Alexandria is the greatest places in the world and I always dream someday I will be there.
Now the condition was change because there are the conflict in Egypt, many building and beautiful place in Alexandria was broken. But although the place is not same like the past, Alexandria is still the greatest place for me. One of amazing place in the World. And I will review about it in my personal blog Federacion News. Alexandria is still beautiful in the past, for now and for the future...

Thank You For The Article

Bir zamanlar m?s?r avrupa standartlar?na daha yak?n bir ülkeydi erken rezervasyon.

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I love the old photos and videos gratis because make me think in the people of the past of age.also I did not knew about this beach.Thanks for sharing.I will share this picture.

...couldn't be more obvious than as represented in this pictures.

All of the conditions that led to his ascent are still in place, but with far less comparative prosperity.

Let's hope Egypt gets back on track following the recent events.

It is from 1950's and wow, Egypt allowed women to wear shorts that time. It's great even if it is a Muslim country. Great Article.

Carlo from http://babygenderpick.com

I diden't know that Egypt was a liberal country once. Interesting to see how Egypt and it's neighbours have become more and more conservative were the rest of the world seems to develop in another way.

Some of the bikinis reminds me of the metal bikini princess Leia used in Star Wars the old republic

The article pushes the idea that once upon a time, women used to wear swimsuits in Egypt in the past with the inherent assumption that they don't do that right now.

Yes, Alexandria was one of the most famous and popular cities in the world and yes, Egyptian people started becoming conservative in the 70s and 80s (didn't Americans and many other nations also became conservative in the 70s and 80s?) but not all of them. Actually, many Egyptian people are and are becoming hard-core secularists and liberals.

Here are some links that will show you that you can come today to Egypt and go to many of the beaches in Alexandria, North Coast (called sahel or sa7el in arabic), Red Sea coast (like Sharm el-Sheik, Hurghada) and see Egyptian and foreign women in real bikinis, unlike the ones in this photo essay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqPompshegY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3A7vQrvb6o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHea9Mj_Wq4

But I am really disappointed at you Foreign Policy. I always thought that you were one of the best and most trust-worthy sources out there on international issues. But I think from now on I will read your articles but with a grain of salt.

Hi love the country. I had a great few years when I lived out there coming back to the uk as a Small Business SEO Consultant. But Hey, cant be in the sun for ever. I loved my time there and met a huge number of interesting people who in reality when I look back had a huge impact on who I am now.

This photo reminds me of 8O's memories, Adam Gardner when Egypt had the time of its life !! thank you for this article !!