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Why did the city of Alexandria attract scholers?

Its upper class of Macedonians and Greeks which took over the city during Alexander the Great's invasion established Greek customs and culture. Part of this was art and literature promoted and financed by the Macedonian Ptolemies who had made themselves pharaohs. So Alexandria became a leading centre with the largest library and associated scholars.


What famous scholars lived in ancient Alexandria?

Ancient Alexandria was home to several renowned scholars, most notably Euclid, the father of geometry, and Eratosthenes, who calculated the Earth's circumference. The city also housed the great astronomer Claudius Ptolemy, known for his work in geography and astronomy. Additionally, the Library of Alexandria attracted numerous intellectuals, fostering an environment rich in scholarly activity and innovation.


Which of the following scholars and scientists are associated with the Great Library of Alexandria?

A. Euclid


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.


What library attracted Scholars from all over the world?

If you are asking about in ancient history, it was the library at Alexandria.If you were asking about now, I have not heard of one specific library (but that does not mean there isn't one).

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Why did city of Alexandria attract scholars?

It had an extensive library the largest in the ancient world and people wanted to go to Alexandria's museum.


The Septuagint was translated by seventy-two Jewish scholars in what city?

Alexandria


Why did the city of Alexandria attract scholers?

Its upper class of Macedonians and Greeks which took over the city during Alexander the Great's invasion established Greek customs and culture. Part of this was art and literature promoted and financed by the Macedonian Ptolemies who had made themselves pharaohs. So Alexandria became a leading centre with the largest library and associated scholars.


What did patrons do to improve their city-state?

wanted to attract the brightest and best-known scholars and poets of the time


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.


Which of the following scholars and scientists are associated with the Great Library of Alexandria?

A. Euclid


Which ancient city was famous for its books?

The ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt was famous for its library, the Great Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It housed countless scrolls and books on various subjects, attracting scholars, philosophers, and researchers from all over the ancient world.


Is Alexandria a town or city in Egypt?

Alexandria is a city in Egypt. There are actually seven Alexandria's in the world. ( cities )


Who created the city Alexandria?

Alexander the Great created the city called Alexandria


When was Alexandria City Hall created?

Alexandria City Hall was created in 1871.


What library in ancient history attracted scholars all over the world?

Alexandria.


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.