Alexandria | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica 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 - Wikipedia Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library, the largest in the ancient world; and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
Alexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub . . . Alexandria - 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
Alexandria, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia 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
History of Alexandria, Egypt | Britannica Alexandria, 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)
Alexandria, Egypt: The Ultimate Guide - Tourist Egypt A true gem of Ancient Egypt, Alexandria boasts remarkable landmarks such as the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as Pharos, which stood proudly as one of the wonders of the ancient world
Attractions Things to Do in Alexandria - PlanetWare Although today, unlike Cairo and Luxor, there are few actual historic monuments and things to do, Alexandria is one of the best places to visit in Egypt to capture a sense of days-gone-by grandeur Plan your sightseeing with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Alexandria
Everything You Need to Know About Alexandria, Egypt The Egyptian city of Alexandria is not only famous for its spectacular location on the Mediterranean Sea but also for the historical value that made it carry the name of the man who built it to rule the world thousands of years ago
Alexandria | Egyptian Settlements Alexandria was a pivotal city in the ancient world, known for its cultural, intellectual, and economic contributions Its foundation by Alexander the Great and development under the Ptolemaic Dynasty established it as a hub of learning and trade
Alexandria - Mediterranean, Harbor, Lighthouse | Britannica Alexandria - Mediterranean, Harbor, Lighthouse: Designed by Alexander’s personal architect, Dinocrates, the city incorporated the best in Hellenic planning and architecture Within a century of its founding, its splendours rivaled anything known in the ancient world