A lone fisherman rows a turquoise and yellow wooden boat through calm harbor waters in Alexandria, Egypt, surrounded by dozens of colorful traditional fishing boats at anchor. The Alexandria city skyline is visible in the background under a cloudy grey sky, reflecting the Mediterranean coastal character of the city. Alexandria has been one of Egypt's most important fishing and maritime trade ports since its founding by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, and traditional wooden fishing boats remain a central part of the city's coastal livelihood.