- Alexandria - Wikipedia
Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library, the largest in the ancient world; and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
- Alexandria | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica
Alexandria, 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, Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
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, and the legendary Library of Alexandria and was once the most vital cultural center of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens, Greece
- Sightseeing in Alexandria, Egypt: 15 Best Things To See And Do
Here are some things you should definitely see and do while in Alexandria: 1 Citadel of Qaitbey This medieval Islamic fort has stood sentry on the western coast of Alexandria since 1480, built by the Mamluk sultan Qaitbey to protect the Mediterranean port
- Visit Alexandria | Hotels, Events Things To Do
Founded in 1749 and boasting the nation’s third oldest historic district, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel Stroll Old Town Alexandria’s King Street mile to find more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques plus intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront
- Alexandria, Egypt: The Ultimate Guide - Tourist Egypt
A true gem of Ancient Egypt, Alexandria boasts remarkable landmarks such as the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as Pharos, which stood proudly as one of the wonders of the ancient world
- The Complete Guide to Visiting Alexandria, Virginia
Explore the Northern Virginia city of Alexandria and follow our recommendations for fun things to do, landmarks you can't miss, and restaurants you won't be able to forget Just across the river from Washington D C , Alexandria is ready with shopping, history, and cuisine you'll love
- Alexandria Egypt, the pride of the Mediterranean Sea
Alexandria Egypt, the pride of the Mediterranean Sea Stretching 20 km (12 miles) along the coast, Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city Founded in 332 BC by Alexander the Great, the city grew to rival Rome before falling into decline in the 4th century AD
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