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Alexandria
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria holds a fascinating place in Egypt’s history.
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria holds a fascinating place in Egypt s history. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, it was a focal point of learning for the Mediterranean and was the capital of Egypt until the 4 th century. Queen Cleopatra made Alexandria the seat of her throne and in the 19 th century, Napoleon brought the declining city back to life, reviving it as a major port. Extending approximately 32 kilometres along the coast of the Mediterranean and only three kilometres wide, this charming waterfront city is embracing its new identity as Egypt s modern and cultural centre.
Once the largest and most significant library in the ancient world, the Great Library of Alexandria held 500,000 scrolls and books, including work by greats such as Socrates, Homer and Plato. At one point, it was the full-time home to 100 scholars who maintained, translated and copied the scrolls and conducted...
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