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There were and are many cities by this name, of course, but THE city of Alexandria is located in Northern Egypt, between Lake Mareotis & the Mediterranian; today still a major port with a population of over 3-million. Although there was a city/harbor there (Pharos) from early on in ancient Egyptian history, the location was picked by Alexander the great (c. 356-323 BCE) to be the site of his new capital after he made Egypt part of his Empire; the renaming/rebuilding begun by his general, Ptolemy (who's lienage became the last paronic dynasty of Egypt; ending with the famous Cleopatra & Egypt then comming under Roman rule). At that time, it was the most sophicticated & cosmopolitan city in the Mediterranian (perhaps the world) and the premier center of culture & learning; having a then guesstimated population of perhaps 1-million. It was legendary for its fabulous Lighthouse & other great wonders, but most renowned for its Great Library, where "all the World's knowledge" was said to be available. Alas, all this was tragically lost with the decline of Rome; religious fanatics burned the Library, an earthquake toppled the Lighthouse, etc. The city was finally rebuilt/refashioned by its Musilum/Arab conquors to become the city we know there today; however, today's city has virtually no resemblence to nor anything in common with the Classical era metropilis...
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What was Alexander most famous for in ancient Egypt?
In my opinion Alexander of Macedon was most remembered in Egypt for founding the city of Alexandria; the cultural center of the ancient world, and the first ancient library.
What city did Alexander build in Egypt that became one of the most important cities of the world?
Alexandria
What city did Alexander build that became one of the most important cities of the ancient world?
Alexandria!
What country is Alexandria?
There are several places with the name Alexandria in the world but the most well known one is in Egypt.
Most famous city?
Tokyo,japan
Where is a famous lighthouse located?
name some of the most lighthouses in the world
What was the most famous place in Alexandria?
the library
Where were the cities located that were founded by Alexander the Great?
He founded 70 cities in Egypt and Asia. Half he named Alexandria after himself (not very modest). The most famous one was Alexandria in Egypt.
Which ancient city was famous for its books?
The ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt was famous for its library, the Great Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It housed countless scrolls and books on various subjects, attracting scholars, philosophers, and researchers from all over the ancient world.
What are some motels in Alexandria?
There are several motels located in Alexandria. The Towne Motel and the Alexandria Motel are a couple of the most popular motels in the Alexandria area.
Where was the famous Hellenistic library located?
Spain,Italy
Who is famous in muzaffarpur?
Muzaffarpur is a city that is located in Bihar, India. At this time there does not appear to be any famous people who have come from there. The city is most famous for the Shahi leeches that are found there.
What was Alexander most famous for in ancient Egypt?
In my opinion Alexander of Macedon was most remembered in Egypt for founding the city of Alexandria; the cultural center of the ancient world, and the first ancient library.
What is the most famous Inca city?
Machu Picchu, which is located in the Cusco region in Peru.
What is Niman most famous for?
Niman is famous for many things. Niman is most famous for being a San Francisco based ranch. San Francisco is a city located in the state of California.
What is the most populated city in Egypt?
The most populated city in Egypt is Cairo with an estimated 7,734,614 people. The second most populated city is Alexandria and the third is Giza.
Which valley is located in central Mexico?
There are several of them, but the most famous is the Valley of Mexico, where Mexico City resides.
