This contribution looks at the exceptional historical phenomenon of Slovene emigration represented by the "Alexandrian women", presenting the main reasons why Slovene women and girls decided to relocate to Alexandria in Egypt and what work they did there. The focus then shifts to the influence of these women on their employers' families and the special qualities that led them to be much sought after in Egypt. The paper also presents the material cultural heritage that has a significant role in preserving and strengthening the memory of the Alexandrian women, as well as facilitating a unique insight into the lives of Slovene women in Egypt and in the Gorizia region. The aim is to present the Alexandrian women as an important fragment of Slovene history and at the same time to try to answer the question as to which country was these women's homeland.
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