Alexandria - Wikipedia
WEBAlexandria (/ ˌ æ l ɪ ɡ ˈ z æ n d r i ə,-ˈ z ɑː n-/ AL-ig-ZA(H)N-dree-ə; Arabic: الإسكندرية; Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια, Coptic: Ⲣⲁⲕⲟϯ - Rakoti or ⲁⲗⲉⲝⲁⲛⲇⲣⲓⲁ) is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at …
Alexandria | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAlexandria, major city and urban governorate in Egypt. Once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a center of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE until its surrender to Arab forces in 642 CE.
Alexandria, Virginia - Wikipedia
WEBIt lies on the western bank of the Potomac River approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C. Alexandria is the third largest "principal city" of the Washington metropolitan area which is part of the larger Washington-Baltimore combined statistical area .
History of Alexandria - Wikipedia
WEBPlan of Alexandria c. 30 BC. The history of Alexandria dates back to the city's founding, by Alexander the Great, in 331 BC. Yet, before that, there were some big port cities just east of Alexandria, at the western edge of what is now Abu Qir Bay.
Alexandria, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world...
Visit Alexandria | Hotels, Events & Things To Do
WEBVisit Alexandria, a Top 3 Small City with Big Cosmopolitan Vibes. O. On the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture.
Alexandria travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
WEBEgypt, Africa. Founded in 331 BC by 25-year-old Alexander the Great, Alexandria (Al Iskendariyya) is the stuff of legend. Its towering Pharos lighthouse, marking the ancient harbour's entrance, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and its Great Library was considered the archive of ancient knowledge. Alas, fate dealt the city a spate of ...
Alexandria, VA: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBPLAN YOUR TRIP Alexandria. A short Metro ride from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect escape from the fast-paced capital. First settled in 1695, the city retains its colonial spirit, with cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Old Town, Gadsby's Tavern, a restaurant serving food since 1770, and centers of learning ...
Alexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub
WEBAlexandria - Ancient City, Mediterranean Port, Cosmopolitan Hub: Alexander the Great founded the city in 332 bce after the start of his Persian campaign; it was to be the capital of his new Egyptian dominion and a naval base that would control the Mediterranean.
Alexander, Alexandria, and a tribute to a great Egyptian city
WEBNov 19, 2023 · Islam Issa’s Alexandria: The City that Changed the World is a history of Egypt’s second city, once one of the world’s most important locations, and still full of vibrancy.
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