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Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at the western edge of the Nile River delta. Founded in c. 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria grew rapidly and became a major centre of Hellenic civilization, eventually replacing Memphis, in present-day … See more
Ancient era
Radiocarbon dating of seashell fragments and lead contamination show human activity at the location during the period of the See moreGreek Alexandria was divided into three regions:
Rhakotis Rhakotis (from Coptic Rakotə, "Alexandria") was the … See morePersistent efforts have been made to explore the antiquities of Alexandria. Encouragement and help have been given by the local See more
Colleges and universities
Alexandria has a number of higher education institutions. Alexandria University is a public university that follows the Egyptian … See moreAlexandria is located in the country of Egypt, on the southern coast of the Mediterranean. It is in the Far West Nile delta area. … See more
Due to the constant presence of war in Alexandria in ancient times, very little of the ancient city has survived into the present day. Much … See more
Islam
The most famous mosque in Alexandria is Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Bahary. Other notable … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Alexandria | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
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