Alexandria - Wikipedia
Alexandria (/ ˌælɪɡˈzændriə, - ˈzɑːn -/ AL-ig-ZA (H)N-dree-ə; [4] Arabic: الإسكندرية; [a] Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια, [b] Coptic: Ⲣⲁⲕⲟϯ - Rakoti or ⲁⲗⲉⲝⲁⲛⲇⲣⲓⲁ) is the second largest city in Egypt and …
Alexandria | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月7日 · 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, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
2023年7月18日 · 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 …
Alexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub ...
2024年11月7日 · 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 …
History of Alexandria - Wikipedia
After its foundation, Alexandria became the seat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, and quickly grew to be one of the greatest cities of the Hellenistic world. Only Rome, which gained control of Egypt …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Alexandria (2024) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Alexandria, Egypt: See Tripadvisor's 47,155 traveler reviews and photos of Alexandria tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in December. We have …
Alexandria - Ancient Egypt Online
In the northwest part of Egypt, running alongside of the Mediterranean Sea is a city called Alexandria. The city was named after Alexander the Great, who founded it around 334 BC …
Alexandria: The City That Changed The World - History Hit
2023年10月31日 · The Egyptian city of Alexandria was one of the greatest cities of the ancient Mediterranean world. Founded by Alexander the Great himself in 323BC, the metropolis was …
Top 10 Must-See Attractions in Alexandria, Egypt - Ultimate Guide
2024年8月29日 · 🌊 Alexandria, a vibrant port city in Egypt, is a treasure trove of history and stunning coastal beauty. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, this enchanting city was …
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 …