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Alexandria was founded by Alexander the great at 332 BCE in the Nile delta. Alexander's intention was to build a city that would supersede the famous at his time Naucratis a port city 72 kilometers southern than the new city of Alexandria which became the capital city of Ptolemy after the death of Alexander.
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What is a Egyptian house called?
cleopatra lived in a beautiful house in The city of alexandria
What is modern day Alexandria?
Alexandria is called Alexandria today. The ancient city and the modern one are in close proximity with one encroaching upon the other.
What was Thebes ancient name?
The ancient city (Thebes) is not called that. Thebes is actually the ancient capital of Egypt, or Alexandria.
What do you call an ancient roman city?
The Lati word for city is urbs. The Romans called cities by their names, such as Roma, Pompeii, Alesia, Alexandria, etc.
Why was the city of alexandria important to the empire?
Alexandria was an important city of the ancient world. It was once the center of the Hellenistic Empire, and the hub of scholarship and commerce in the ancient.
Who created the city Alexandria?
Alexander the Great created the city called Alexandria
Does Alexandria in Egypt still exist?
Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.Ancient Alexandria has mostly slipped into the sea, but there is a modern city of Alexandria on and near the ancient site.
What is a Egyptian house called?
cleopatra lived in a beautiful house in The city of alexandria
What is modern day Alexandria?
Alexandria is called Alexandria today. The ancient city and the modern one are in close proximity with one encroaching upon the other.
Is Alexandria a town or city in Egypt?
Alexandria is a city in Egypt. There are actually seven Alexandria's in the world. ( cities )
Where in the world are the various cities or towns by the name of Alexandria?
* Alexandria is a city in Egypt, situated on the Mediterranean coast. * In the United States, there is a town called Alexandria in Louisiana, as well as one in Minnesota.
Which continent is the city of Alexandria located in?
Alexandria is a city in Egypt. It is located in Africa.
When was Alexandria City Hall created?
Alexandria City Hall was created in 1871.
What is the biggest city after Cairo kena or Alexandria?
Alexandria
Is Alexandrianism the literary style of the writers in the city of Alexandria?
The literacy of the writer in the city of Alexandria
Is Shreveport a town in Alexandria?
No...Alexandria is a city in Louisiana. So is Shreveport
Is Alexandria called pearl of Mediterranean sea?
Alexandria is called The Pearl of the Mediterranean
