Alexandria - Wikipedia
WEBThe city extends about 40 km (25 mi) along the northern coast of Egypt and is the largest city on the Mediterranean, the second-largest in Egypt (after Cairo ), the fourth-largest city in the Arab world, the ninth-largest city in Africa, and …
Alexandria | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Alexandria, major city and urban governorate in Egypt. Once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a center of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE until its surrender to Arab forces in 642 CE.
Alexandria, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the legendary Library of Alexandria and was once the most vital cultural center of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens, Greece.
Alexandria travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
WEBAfrica. Founded in 331 BC by 25-year-old Alexander the Great, Alexandria (Al Iskendariyya) is the stuff of legend. Its towering Pharos lighthouse, marking the ancient harbour's entrance, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and its Great Library was considered the archive of ancient knowledge. Alas, fate dealt the city a spate of cruel …
18 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Alexandria
WEBDec 22, 2023 · 1. Explore the Museums of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. 2. Stroll the Corniche. 3. Head Underground at the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqqafa. 4. Fort Qaitbey. 5. Kom el-Dikka. 6. Pompey's Pillar. 7. Dive Alexandria's Underwater Ruins. 8. Alexandria National Museum. 9. Montazah Gardens. 10. Dine Out in Alexandria's Fish Restaurants. …
History of Alexandria, Egypt | Britannica
WEBAlexandria, Arabic Al-Iskandariyyah, City (metro. area pop., 2006: 4,110,015) and chief seaport, northern Egypt. It lies on a strip of land between the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Maryūṭ (Mareotis). The ancient island of Pharos, whose lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is now a peninsula connected to the mainland.
Alexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub
WEBAlexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub: Alexander the Great founded the city in 332 bce after the start of his Persian campaign; it was to be the capital of his new Egyptian dominion and a naval base that would control the Mediterranean. The choice of the site that included the ancient settlement of Rhakotis (which ...
Everything You Need to Know About Alexandria, Egypt - The …
WEBApr 14, 2023 · About Alexandria, Egypt. Alexandria is a four-season destination. So what makes Alexandria unique? El Corniche – The Coastline of Alexandria; Things to do in Alexandria. Bibliotheca Alexandrina; Montazah Palace; Qaitbay Castle; What to Eat in Alexandria? Breakfast in Alexandria; More About Alexandrian Food; Alexandria Street …
Alexandria: The City That Changed The World | History Hit
WEB31 Oct 2023. The Egyptian city of Alexandria was one of the greatest cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, and is a place steeped in history, intrigue, and wonder. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and nurtured by the Ptolemaic dynasty, it has been a centre of scholarship, trade, and culture for over two millennia.
Alexandria – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAlexandria (pronounced al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh ; Arabic: الإسكندرية / اسكندرية al-Iskandariyya / Eskendereyya ) is Egypt 's second largest city (5.2 million people in 2018), its largest seaport, and the country's window onto the Mediterranean Sea.
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