15 Old Photos of Egypt You Won't Believe Are Real

Egypt has surely seen a lot of change over the centuries, but its ancient cities and buildings still stand tall today just like they did decades ago like true testaments of time. However, their surroundings have definitely changed over the years.

As Egypt's beautiful cities became more crowded and noisy, it has become more difficult to notice those gorgeous landmarks. These 15 photos show an entirely different Egypt across different periods in time, periods in which Egyptians lived completely different, crowd-free lives and the cities' buildings shined brighter than ever.

This photo shows Cairo's iconic lion statues of the Qasr Al-Nil Bridge in what is now Downtown Cairo. The remarkable scene shows us a cultural mix between everyday Egyptian life in the 1800s and French architecture.

This photo of a typical Cairo street in the '40s looks like it came out of a golden age Hollywood movie. The city's picturesque life looks just as gorgeous as those cars.

The photo offers a glimpse of an elegant Cairo at a rare time when classy suits and high-waist dresses were the streets' norm.

This photo shows something almost impossible for Alexandria's residents to believe nowadays: The famous Alexandria Korneash almost empty, or actually empty by today's standards. What must it been like to gaze at the Mediterranean Sea without a hundred car horn sounding off?

A rare sight of the original San Stefano Hotel constructed in the 1880s by Boghos Nubar Pasha .

One of Alexandria's oldest and still standing hotels at a time when the streets were almost empty and the Mediterranean Sea was visible far from the beach.

A rare and beautifully simple view of the Pyramids before the area around it became an urban nightmare of bridges and traffic.

Another rare sight of the largest surviving monument from the ancient Egyptian city of Heliopolis before the modern 20th century Cairo suburb of Heliopolis existed.

A beautiful view of Heliopolis' architectural beauties back when they were still shiny and new, before time had worn them out.

How were those beautiful city streets so calm and empty? A burning question every Egyptian wishes they knew the answer to.

A photo of Cairo University students enjoying a study picnic in front of the university's famous dome.

A photo of the past version of a Cairo traffic stop. Apparently those involved driving stylish vintage cars in half-empty streets.

Alexandria's famous station in all its glory, before it became barely visible from the cars parked in front of it.

One of Cairo's most beautiful churches at a time when one could admire its intricate design without the added noise.

This beautiful shot of an Alexandria park is almost too gorgeous to be real. Apparently, Egyptians used to enjoy quiet afternoons by the lake with a few friendly ducks.