Alexandria
Alexandria most commonly refers to the city of Alexandria in Egypt, a major Mediterranean port founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE on the western edge of the Nile Delta. The city quickly became a leading center of Hellenistic culture, learning, and trade, linking the Mediterranean world with Egypt and the Near East.
Historically notable features centered on learning and navigation, including the Library of Alexandria, one of antiquity’s
In the modern era, Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city and a major port, industrial hub, and commercial
The name Alexandria is used for several other places around the world, particularly in North America, including