Alexandria

(noun)

An important seat of learning within the Hellenistic civilization and the capital of Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine Egypt for almost 1,000 years, until the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 641 CE.

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Examples of Alexandria in the following topics:

  • Scientific Advancements in the Classical Period

    • Hellenistic culture produced seats of learning in Alexandria, Egypt and Antioch, Syria, along with Greek-speaking populations across several monarchies.
    • Especially important to Hellenistic science was the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which became a major center of scientific research in the 3rd century BCE.

  • FK Grade 6 Reading Level

    • The greatest was Alexandria in Egypt, which became one of the leading Mediterranean cities.
    • A century or so after Alexander's death, many of these Alexandrias were thriving, with elaborate public buildings and substantial populations.

  • The Decline of Ancient Egypt

    • Alexander the Great was welcomed into Egypt as a deliverer, and the new capital city of Alexandria was a showcase of Hellenistic rule, capped by the famous Library of Alexandria.

  • Post-Byzantine Egypt

    • Amr next proceeded in the direction of Alexandria, which was surrendered to him by a treaty signed in November 641.
    • Following the first surrender of Alexandria, Amr chose a new site to settle his men, near the location of the Byzantine fortress of Babylon.
    • Alexandria remained a distinct district, reflecting both its role as the country's shield against Byzantine attacks and as the major naval base.

  • Early Wars with Austria and Britain

    • When Nelson learned of the French capture of the island, he guessed the French target to be Egypt and sailed for Alexandria.
    • While Nelson was returning westwards, Bonaparte reached Alexandria and stormed the city, capturing the coast and marching his army inland.
    • In Egypt, the Ottomans and British invaded and finally compelled the French to surrender after the fall of Cairo and Alexandria.

  • Defeat of Persia by Alexander the Great

    • Alexander founded a series of new cities, all called Alexandria, including modern Kandahar in Afghanistan, and Alexandria Eschate ("The Furthest") in modern Tajikistan.

  • The Flavian Dynasty

    • A strong force drawn from the Judaean and Syrian legions marched on Rome under the command of Mucianus, while Vespasian himself travelled to Alexandria, leaving Titus in charge of ending the Jewish rebellion.
    • Upon receiving the tidings of his rival's defeat and death at Alexandria, the new Emperor at once forwarded supplies of urgently needed grain to Rome, along with an edict or a declaration of policy, in which he gave assurance of an entire reversal of the laws of Nero, especially those relating to treason.

  • Founding of the Roman Empire

    • Defeated, Antony fled with Cleopatra to Alexandria where they both committed suicide.

  • Alexander's Empire

    • The first, and greatest, was Alexandria in Egypt, which would become one of the leading Mediterranean cities.

  • Alexander the Great

    • He founded some 20 cities that bore his name, the most notable being Alexandria in Egypt.