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:

  • Eratosthenes' Experiment

    • Eratosthenes (~200 BC) worked as a librarian in the great library of Alexandria, Egypt.
    • Alexandria is approximately 500 miles due north of the well at Syrene.
    • Also depicted is the "1/50th of a circle" angle measured at Alexandria at noon on the same day.

  • Egyptian Art After Alexander the Great

    • Alexandria became the capital city and a center of Greek culture and trade.
    • For the first time, there were museums and great libraries, such as those at Alexandria and Pergamon.
    • When Alexander the Great arrived, he established Alexandria on the site of the Persian fort of Rhakortis.
    • Portrait of Alexander the Great, said to be from Alexandria, Egypt.

  • 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.

  • References

    • Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

  • Raphael

    • For example, Raphael's Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1507) borrows from the contrapposto pose of da Vinci's Leda and the Swans.
    • Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1507) borrows from the contrapposto pose of da Vinci's Leda.

  • 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.