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Alexandria was founded by Alexander the great at 332 BCE in the Nile delta. Alexander's intention was to build a city that would supersede the famous at his time Naucratis a port city 72 kilometers southern than the new city of Alexandria which became the capital city of Ptolemy after the death of Alexander.

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the city Alexandria is named after Alexandria the great.

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Who created the city Alexandria?

Alexander the Great created the city called Alexandria


Does Alexandria in Egypt still exist?

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What is modern day Alexandria?

Alexandria is called Alexandria today. The ancient city and the modern one are in close proximity with one encroaching upon the other.


What is a Egyptian house called?

cleopatra lived in a beautiful house in The city of alexandria


Is Alexandria a town or city in Egypt?

Alexandria is a city in Egypt. There are actually seven Alexandria's in the world. ( cities )


Where in the world are the various cities or towns by the name of Alexandria?

* Alexandria is a city in Egypt, situated on the Mediterranean coast. * In the United States, there is a town called Alexandria in Louisiana, as well as one in Minnesota.


When was Alexandria City Hall created?

Alexandria City Hall was created in 1871.


What is the biggest city after Cairo kena or Alexandria?

Alexandria


Is Alexandrianism the literary style of the writers in the city of Alexandria?

The literacy of the writer in the city of Alexandria


Which continent is the city of Alexandria located in?

Alexandria is located on the continent of Africa. It is a major city in Egypt, situated along the Mediterranean Sea.


Is Shreveport a town in Alexandria?

No...Alexandria is a city in Louisiana. So is Shreveport


What continent is Alexandria?

Alexandria is a city in Egypt, which is located in the continent of Africa.