Alexandria, Egypt by decadence
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Please zoom in for a better perspective! This is what I believe to be a fairly accurate reconstruction of the ancient Port of Alexandria, Egypt around the time of Cleopatra the last Pharoh of Egypt. She would have lived here. If you were to visit Alexandria 2000 years ago (like Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony did) it very well may have looked liked this. The reconstruction is based on the current evidence and research of underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio. From the left a a pennisula -the Royal Place district and adjoining docks. Just behind that to the right would have been the Royal quarter and the location of the Library of Alexandria. Moving to the right stood a great dock where ships entering the port would be obligated to surrender any scrolls or books to be copied and placed in the great Library. A small island just above the Lighthouse's first tower was the private residence and palace of Cleoptra called Antirrhodus. To the right is one of the seven ancient wonders, The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, named after the island of Pharos (all the way on the right). Just to the right of the Lighthouse are the main warehouses and docks of the port. Connecting the Island of Pharos to the main land is a man-made bridge or causeway called the Heptastadion (look closely :) ). The city and port of Alexandria were to become one of the most important Cosmopolitan cities of the ancient world, second only to Rome. Today the landscape is much different with the port and much of the city destroyed by a tidal wave and earthquakes. Much of the ancient city is now underwater.
This is a project that I've been working on for over a year. I still have much work to do but the end is near. I hope to create an animation if it doesnt kill me first :) The construction of the city follows the ancient wall which surrounds the city.... No ecosystyems were used except for some trees. The city and structures are detailed, individually. You really can't tell in this shot as I wanted to show the entire port of Alexandria. Everything is scratched built in Cinema 4 and rendered in Vue 6. except a few Poser figures, the Daz Egyptian boat and a wonderful Roman Brireme used with permission from "Marcus".
Sorry to blather on... I havent posted in a while. I hope you like it.
Comments (33)
Lucterios
Fabulous reconstruction. Merveillous sight !
ragouc
SUPERB.....
blankfrancine
Great historical reconstruction!Looks like a labor of love.
thekingtut
This is awe inspiring work. Let's hope it doesn't kill you, because I'd love to see the finished work.
jclP
superb reconstruction.very well done
Flixthe
J'en reste sans voix. Quel travail ! Sinon, la nuit, c'est toi qui construits les pyramides ?
London224 Online Now!
This is really nice and I look forward to seeing it as you continue. Always good to see others who spend the time to create something special. I know it will be a long time before I finish BenHur. I hope other artists look at this an will appreciate the benefits of such works in creating wonderful, meaningful, works!!
flavia49
magnificent !!!! It's sublime!!
dbrv6
Stunningly fantastic! I had to flip through a few copies of my Archaeology subscription and look about for some referances this reminded me of. Wonderful artwork and an epic project. Cheers!
VBacci
great work!!
Ken _Gilliland
nicely done!
ascoli00
Great work
raikki
Nice work!
3DClassics123456
Another "must"!
bob4artist
Wow! Excellent. It does look accurate from what I have read or seen on the subject. Nicely done. I look forward to seeing more close-up views. Thank you for bringing the past into the present. - Bob
rbowen
I really looking at this + reading the story! Good job!
MSSF
Fantastic work! Alexandria re-born in all it's greeco-egyptian splendor. I am speachless at the beauty of your work! Brilliant!500 Stars!
bigbraader
Excellent models and view. 5*
Mnasidika
Ohhhhh, wow. How long has it been since we discussed your Alexandria work? This was well worth the wait. Brilliant work, just tells me that at one time you must have been there. No doubt. Magnificent. ;)
krickerd
Epic amount of detail!! Your patience is legendary! Would be nice to see a higher quality render of it.
LBAMagic
Outstanding!
psyoshida
Outstanding!! The details are superb. Excellent work.
castaneda
Great detail!!
alessimarco
Outstanding work!!!!
kristinf
As always Dec, amazing work and attention to detail.
A.C.Wolfe
Awesome creation!
Krid
great scene with excellent details and architecture
axolotl2
Stunning reconstruction !!!!!
gmvgmvgmv
Impressively detailed; I like the way you've developed the scene credibly almost to the horizon line. Dedication!
moogster
I'd love to see this annimated as I'm sure it would be as mind blowing as your prior annimations! Still....I can get lost in this single frame.....such beautiful detail! 10+