- Alexandria - Wikipedia
Alexandria ( ˌælɪɡˈzændriə, - ˈzɑːn - ⓘ AL-ig-ZA (H)N-dree-ə; [4] Arabic: الإسكندرية[a]) 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
- 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
Great article showcasing Alexandria’s historical and cultural treasures! The detailed descriptions of iconic sites like the Citadel of Qaitbey, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Roman Amphitheatre provide a vivid guide for travelers
- Alexandria travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, 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
- 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
- Everything You Need to Know About Alexandria, Egypt - The Planet D
The Egyptian city of Alexandria is not only famous for its spectacular location on the Mediterranean Sea but also for the historical value that made it carry the name of the man who built it to rule the world thousands of years ago
- Alexandria - Wikitravel
Founded by Alexander the Great (Iskander al-Akbar) in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt; its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendry lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World
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