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Alexandria is called Alexandria today. The ancient city and the modern one are in close proximity with one encroaching upon the other.
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What are the names of the cities Alexander the Great named after himself?
!6 cities this is not true my text book said that he named a little over 70 cities after himself as Alexandria includeing the famous Alexandria Egypt which is know for its many things such as its libraries but the less famous alexandrias were mostly later renamed.
Did the Celts live in modern-day Germany, or modern-day Britain?
i think number two
Modern day japan?
Modern day Japan is experiencing an economic downturn since Akihito, succeeded the throne from his father. Credit is very hard to get in Modern day Japan and living frugally has been emphasized.
What is the modern name for illyria?
Modern day Croatia, Serbia & Albania.
Was Cleopatra near The Pyramids?
No, Cleopatra lived in Alexandria which is/was in northern Egypt. The pyramids are further south, near present day Cairo.
Where did Alexandria sink?
Ancint Alexandria is lying in the medditerranian bay off the shore of the modern day city of 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 the difference of ancient Alexandria and modern Alexandria?
Ancient Alexandria was a prominent Hellenistic city founded by Alexander the Great, known for its library and as a center of learning and culture. Modern Alexandria is a bustling Egyptian city with a rich history and diverse population, serving as a major economic and cultural hub in the region. The ancient city's ruins and historical sites coexist with the modern city's development.
What are some tourist attractions in Alexandria?
Alexandria boasts attractions both ancient and modern. Some of the most well-known attractions include the Library of Alexandria, Pompey's Pillar, the Alexandria Zoo and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
City of Egypt?
There are several, such as modern Cairo, modern and ancient Alexandria, ancient Thebes, Memphis and Amarna.
What did Cleopatra VII change?
Cleopatra VII, createdthe aqeducts and started blueprints for the modern day calendar. As well as building the library of Alexandria and supporting many other scholars.
Where was the sieve of Eratosthenes made?
Eratosthenes was a Greek scholar of the third century BC born in Cyrene, Roman Greek city near modern day Shahhat in Lybia who went on to become chief librarian at the Library of Alexandria, in Alexandria Egypt (via studying at Athens Greece). He devised the algorithm in ancient Greece, possibly in either Athens or Alexandria.
Where country does the syrene and Alexandria belong?
Egypt Alexandria .. 2nd largest city in modern Egypt Syrene = Aswan... major city in the south of Egypt
In which present day countries are the trade centers of Alexandria Baghdad and Dimascus.Thanks to the dude who answered.?
Damascus is in Syria,Baghdad is in Iraq,and Alexandria is in Egypt
How did the Assyrians rule their empire?
The Assyrian Empire placed royal family members andpowerful military leaders as governors or lords of the foreign conquered kingdoms such as Egypt (modern day Egypt), Judah(modern day Israeltine (Israel and Palestine)), Kizzuwatna(near the Gulf of İskenderun in modern day Turkey), Syria(modern day Syria), Uartu (modern day Armenia), Cilicia (modern day Çukurova), Zamua (modern day Sulaimania Governate of Iraq), Elam (modern day Southwest Iran), Bazu or Bamileke (modern day Cameroon), Kush(modern day Sudan), Mittani (modern day Northern Syria), Media (modern day Northwestern portions of Iran) Babylon (modern day Southern Iraq), Phoenicia (modern day Lebanon), Philistia (modern day coastal region that stretches roughly from Gaza in the South to Ashdod in the North of Israeltine), Samaria (modern day correspondence to the North of the West Bank (Israeltine)), Mannea ( a territory in modern day Iran), and Persia (the rest of modern day Iran).
When is Saint Apollonia's feast day?
The feast day of Saint Apollonia of Alexandria is on February 9.
Who is the father of modern geometry?
Euclid of Alexandria (325-265 BC) was one of the greatest of all the Greek geometers and is considered by many to be the "father of modern geometry"
