Why was Alexandria Egypt important during the Hellenistic period?

Answer 1

It was the Largest city in the Mediterranean region by the 1st century B.C.

Alexandria, Egypt- Center of the Hellenistic culture, adopted many Greek patterns and customs, Consisted of Egyptian, Persian and Indian cultures, Koine (a dialect of Greece) was the neutral language, Housed the Library at Alexandria which also incorporated the museum, center of trade via water, population exceeded half a million people,( place for scientists, mathematicians, Astronomers, and artists)

Answer 2

Alexandria, Egypt was a large and prosperous city that held some of the most important academies and libraries in the Hellenistic World. It was for these reasons that Alexandria became important.

Answer 3

Under the Macedonian kings, it became a centre of learning, culture, literature and the arts.

Answer 4

Alexander the great was a Greek (Hellenistic). He conquered Egypt and became the Pharaoh. The city of Alexandria is named after him. Because of this Greek culture influenced Egypt.