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1. Alexandria - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria
Description: Web ResultAlexandria is located in the country of Egypt, on the southern coast of the Mediterranean. It is in the Far West Nile delta area. [33] Its a densely populated city, its core areas belie its large administrative area.
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2. Alexandria | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Alexandria-Egypt
Description: Web ResultFeb 19, 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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3. Alexandria, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/alexandria/
Description: Web ResultJul 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 …
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4. Alexandria travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
Link: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/mediterranean-coast/alexandria
Description: Web ResultAlexandria. 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 …
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5. 18 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Alexandria
Link: https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/alexandria-egy-alex-alex.htm
Description: Web ResultDec 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 …
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6. Sightseeing in Alexandria, Egypt: 15 Best Things To See And Do
Link: https://www.localguidetoegypt.com/post/sightseeing-in-alexandria-egypt-15-best-things-to-see-and-do
Description: Web ResultThe 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.
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7. Alexandria: The City That Changed The World | History Hit
Link: https://www.historyhit.com/alexandria-the-city-that-changed-the-world/
Description: Web Result31 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.
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8. History of Alexandria - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Alexandria
Description: Web ResultAs 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.
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9. Alexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub
Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Alexandria-Egypt/History
Description: Web ResultAlexandria - 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 …
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10. History of Alexandria, Egypt | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/summary/Alexandria-Egypt
Description: Web ResultAlexandria, 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 …