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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlexandriaAlexandria - Wikipedia

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   Alexandria ( / ˌælɪɡˈzændriə, - ˈzɑːn -/ AL-ig-ZA (H)N-dree-ə; [5] 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 ...

2. www.britannica.com › place › Alexandria-EgyptAlexandria | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 21, 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.

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4. www.planetware.com › tourist-attractions- › alexandria-egy18 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Alexandria

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   Dec 22, 2023 · Discover the best things to do in Alexandria, Egypt, from the ancient wonders of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Pompey's Pillar to the modern charms of the Corniche and the beaches. Learn about the city's rich history, culture, and heritage with our guide to its top attractions.

5. www.worldhistory.org › alexandriaAlexandria, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia

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   Jul 18, 2023 · Learn about the history and culture of Alexandria, a port city founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. Explore its famous landmarks, such as the Lighthouse and the Library, and its role as a center of learning and trade in the ancient world.

6. www.localguidetoegypt.com › post › sightseeing-in-alexandriaSightseeing in Alexandria, Egypt: 15 Best Things To See And Do

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   Apr 3, 2024 · The namesake city of Alexander the Great, the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt, the once largest city in the world, the battleground of Cleopatra and the Romans, the home of two ancient wonders of the world and a leading center of learning… those are just a few things that make Alexandria a city worth visiting.

7. www.lonelyplanet.com › egypt › mediterranean-coastAlexandria travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa

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   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.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_AlexandriaHistory of Alexandria - Wikipedia

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   As native influences began to reassert themselves in the Nile valley, Alexandria gradually became an alien city, more and more detached from Egypt and losing much of its commerce as the peace of the empire broke up during the 3rd century, followed by a fast decline in population and splendor.