3. 1.Forts Along time ago, Portsmouth & Alexandria being coastal cities, they faced a threat from the sea. And so forts were built in both cities. Seaside Castle Portsmouth Alexandria Quitbay Castle
4. 2.Navy Bases As a result, navy bases were established in both cities, as a defense line for their countries. Portsmouth Alexandria
5. 3.War Memorials As a consequence of being major navy bases, war memorials were built in both cities to honour all those who died saving their country. “Portsmouth Naval War Memorial” “The Anonymous Soldier“ Naval War memorial Portsmouth Alexandria
6. 4.Ports & Fishing Alexandria & Portsmouth serve as a major sea port for Egypt & UK respectively. Fishing is a part of the cities’ identities. Fish markets have a wide range of products in both cities. Portsmouth Alexandria