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Alexandria |
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Alexandria
was founded by Alexander
the Great in 332 BC.
However, he left it
before laying a single
stone. The city was then founded
again after Alexander's
death by one
of his generals, Ptolemy I Soter.
Alexandria played an important role in the
development of mathematics,
engineering and medicine as well as
Christian thoughts. Now, Alexandria is Egypt's
major port and the country's second largest city.
Little of the ancient city did survive till today
but its past still haunts the old streets. |
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