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Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Library Of Alexandria, The Intellectual Center Of The Ancient World
The origins of the Library of Alexandria are still debated by historians, but it was likely established around 295 B.C.E. during the reign of Ptolemy I — and it was the center of knowledge in the ...
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Flight Over Alexandria: Unveiling The Citadel, Library, Lighthouse and More
Explore the historic charm of Alexandria, Egypt, with this stunning drone footage, offering an aerial view of the ...
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Lighthouse, Alexandria, 300 BCE
Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on an island in the harbor of Alexandria, the Greeks created a causeway the lead ...
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Alexandria, a city full of melancholy, is slowly sinking into the sea
For centuries Alexandria was the center of the Eastern Mediterranean. The library of the city was an encyclopedia built of stone, the lighthouse belonged to the illustrious circle of the seven ...