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Did Alexandria serve as a capital of the Roman Empire?
No. It was not even close geographically nor did it have any military advantage. However it was the cultural center of the empire as it had the great library and museo and it also remained a major trade center.
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 city did Alexander build in Egypt that become one of the most important cities of the ancient world?
Alexandria
What is are some achievements of alexander the great?
Some of the achievements of Alexander the Great are the victory at Issus, the victory at Gaugamela, and having the largest empire in history.
What two civilizations did Alexander the Great conquer as he built his empire?
Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire in a series of invasions and battles lasting from 334 to 331 BCE. He then conquered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria.
What made the city of Alexandria important?
Alexandria is an important city because it borders an ocean and it has a mixture of many cultures.
What city of Alexander empire was in Egypt?
Alexandria, which he modestly named after himself.
Why was the creation of Alexandria considered an important achievement?
The city became the new capital of the Greek empire under Alexander the Great......and im a beast at halo
What empire was conquered by Alexander the great?
Alexandria was the city he first founded. By ariscari
What made the Arabian city of Alexandria important?
Alexandria is an important city because it borders an ocean and it has a mixture of many cultures. These cultures all mix here.
Was Alexandria a powerful empires?
No. Alexandria was a city named after Alexander the Great. It became the capital of ancient Egypt after the Ptolemies took over. It was never an empire, just the capital city of one.
Why is the city Alexandria so important?
i don't know i am only 12
Is there anybody named Alexandria in greek myths?
No, Alexandria is an important city in ancient Egypt, named after Alexander the Great who conquered Persia. Today it is the second largest city in Egypt.
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.
Is Alexandria a town or city in Egypt?
Alexandria is a city in Egypt. There are actually seven Alexandria's in the world. ( cities )
What was the third largest city in the Roman Empire?
Antioch was the third largest city in the Roman Empire.Antioch was certainly the third largest city in the Byzantine empire after Constantinople and Alexandria. Hoverer, the situation in the classical period of the Roman Empire is not sure. Rome and Alexandria were the two largest cities. The third largest one may have been one of these cities; Antioch, Ephesus or Carthage. These cities have a similar population estimate of 300,000-50O,000.
Who created the city Alexandria?
Alexander the Great created the city called Alexandria
