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Alexandria (/ ˌ æ l ɪ ɡ ˈ z æ n d r i ə,-ˈ z ɑː n-/ AL-ig-ZA(H)N-dree-ə; [4] Arabic: الإسكندرية; [a] Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια, [b] Coptic: Ⲣⲁⲕⲟϯ - Rakoti or ⲁⲗⲉⲝⲁⲛⲇⲣⲓⲁ) is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast.It lies at the western edge of the Nile River delta.Founded in c. 331 BC by Alexander ...
Sep 13, 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.
Jul 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.. The city developed from a small port known as Rhakotis ...
Dec 22, 2023 · Plan your sightseeing with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Alexandria. On This Page: Explore the Museums of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Stroll the Corniche. Head Underground at the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqqafa. Fort Qaitbey. Kom el-Dikka. Pompey's Pillar. Dive Alexandria's Underwater Ruins.
Egypt, Africa. 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 ...
5. Abu Al Abbas Al Mursi Mosque. Or as the locals call it, Mursi Abu Al Abbas. This mosque was built over the tomb of the Andalusian Islamic scholar and sheikh, Abu El Abbas Al Mursi. He left his home country of Spain in 1242 for Tunisia, before moving to Alexandria, where he spent 43 years up until his death.
Welcome to Alexandria, Egypt’s magnificent and historically rich city that invites you to journey through time. 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. Immerse yourself in the ...
Sep 13, 2024 · Alexandria, Egypt: Qāʾit Bāy, citadel of The citadel of Qāʾit Bāy, built on the site and from the ruins of the ancient Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria, Egypt. (more) Though Alexandria surrendered to Muslim Arab expansion without resistance, the conquest was followed by a substantial exodus of the leading elements of the Greek population.
Apr 15, 2020 · 1. Stroll the Alexandria Corniche. Get your bearings in this huge city – and with a population of well over 5 million, huge is probably an understatement! – by taking a stroll along the Alexandria Corniche. This long walkway fronts the Mediterranean Sea and is the perfect way to get acquainted with the city.
Alexandria, Arabic Al-Iskandariyyah , City (metro. 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). The ancient island of Pharos, whose lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is now a peninsula connected to the mainland.
