Ancient Alexandria faces the risk of sinking due to rising sea levels. 

According to a study by researchers from the University of Southern California, published in the journal Earth’s Future, the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria is rapidly sinking due to the rising sea levels.

“EDnews” reports, citing "The Live Science journal" that, over the past 20 years, 280 buildings have been destroyed due to coastal erosion, and more than 7,000 buildings are under threat.

Researchers have determined, based on satellite images and chemical isotope analyses, that the infiltration of seawater into underground layers is causing the soil to weaken and buildings to collapse. Specifically, between 2014 and 2020, 86 buildings were completely destroyed, and 201 buildings were partially damaged, resulting in the loss of 85 lives. The effects of climate change are causing broader global consequences. According to reports from NASA and NOAA, sea levels are projected to rise by up to 2.2 meters by the end of the 21st century, which threatens the future of coastal cities. Scientists suggest measures such as the construction of coastal defense systems, strengthening buildings, and relocating people living in high-risk areas to protect Alexandria. The co-author of the study, Essam Heggy, emphasized that this process is crucial not only for the city’s buildings but also for preserving humanity’s cultural and historical heritage.

Madina Mammadova//EDnews