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Hace 4 días · The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts.
- Any written works
- National library
- Possibly during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246 BC)
Hace 4 días · Hypatia (born c. 350–370; died 415 AD) was a Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was a prominent thinker in Alexandria where she taught philosophy and astronomy.
- March 415 AD (aged 45–65), Alexandria, Province of Egypt, Eastern Roman Empire
- Western philosophy
Hace 3 días · 'the Egyptian Orthodox Church'), also known as the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, is an Oriental Orthodox Christian church based in Egypt.
- 10 million
- St. Mark the Evangelist (Traditional)
Hace 4 días · Cleopatra (born 70/69 bce —died August 30 bce, Alexandria) was an Egyptian queen, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony. She became queen on the death of her father, Ptolemy XII , in 51 bce and ruled successively with her two brothers Ptolemy XIII (51–47) and Ptolemy XIV (47–44) and ...
- Joyce Tyldesley
- Why is Cleopatra famous?While queen of Egypt (51–30 BCE), Cleopatra actively influenced Roman politics at a crucial period and was especially known for her relationships w...
- How did Cleopatra come to power?When her father, Ptolemy XII, died in 51 BCE, Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy XIII, coruled until she was forced to flee, about 50 BCE. Aided by...
- What was Cleopatra like?Cleopatra was charismatic and intelligent, and she used both qualities to further Egypt's political aims. She was also ruthless, reportedly killing...
- How did Cleopatra die?With the arrival of the conquering Octavian (the future Roman emperor Augustus), Cleopatra’s husband, Mark Antony, committed suicide under the fals...
Hace 3 días · Alexandria, Egypt’s second biggest city and the capital of the country in ancient times, is famed for its rich history and glorious past. Traces of past glory remain standing today despite the adverse and often ugly consequences of so-called modernisation.
Hace 5 días · The Basilica of Saint Mary 310 South Royal Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Main Offices 313 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Contact Phone: 703-836-4100 Fax: 703-549-3605 Email Contact
Hace 4 días · The Alexandria National Museum is one of the best museums in Egypt. It is the place to go in Alexandria for learning about the history of Egypt. The Italian-style building is beautiful and used to be a palace. The building is packed with exhibits from very ancient Egypt to the modern times.
