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What was the city of Alexandria called?
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.
Who is Sostratus of Knidos?
he built the lighthouse of alexandria.
Which city of Alexander's empire was in Egypt?
He founded Alexandria, modestly calling it after himself, but it was a regional centre. He did not really have a fixed capital because he never settled down long enough. His half brother Ptolemy ruled Egypt with Alexandria as its capital after Alexander's death.
The center of the Hellenistic world was what?
Alexandria.
Was built high above the harbors in Alexandria?
Museum
Where was the first library built?
The first library was built in Alexandria, Egypt and was called the Royal Library of Alexandria. It was dedicated to the nine goddesses of the arts and was built in the 19th century.
Which city on the coast of Egypt did Alexander order built?
Alexandria
Who built a city by the Mediterranean where the Nile entered the sea?
Alexander the Great built Alexandria there.
Who built the city by the Mediterranean sea where the Nile entered the sea?
Alexander the great built Alexandria there.
What reign was the light house of Alexandria built in?
Ptolomy the First
What was built high above the harbors in Alexandria?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built high above the harbors in Alexandria. It was first built in 280 BC. It was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and was abandoned after being ruined by earthquakes, in 1323.
Who built Alexandria?
The city of Alexandria, was built in honor of Alexander The Great, around 350 BC. it was built by one of Alexanders Generals who founded a dynasty, Plotomeo, the last ruler of such dynasty, was Cleopatra. ( 90-35 AC)
What was the name of the city built by the Greeks?
The Greeks built many cities and many of them were named Alexandria or variations based on Alexanders name.
How many people built the lighthouse of Alexandria?
about 2,350 people built the lighthouse of alexandria
When was the world's first pump built?
The world's first pump was probably the force or air pump built by Ktesibios of Alexandria about 270 B.C.
What does Egypt have to do with Greece?
alexander the great conquered egypt and built the city of alexandria, i know this because i am egyptian.
Why was the Great Lighthouse at Alexandria built?
Primarily, they built this lighthouse so that it could guide sailors on the harbor at night. Alexandria was an important port city in Egypt at the time. Additionally, it was built for the guards to lookout and watch out for escapes because the lighthouse was located closely to a military building.
