Alexandria the Great


History, drama, joy and pathos, victory and despair are all distilled into this city, which is named after the Mediterranean's most famous soldier and conqueror, Alexander the Great. Most first-time visitors to Egypt concentrate on Cairo, Luxor, and the temples of the Nile, missing out on the additional dimension that Alexandria offers. Article describes a vast range of fascinating sights of historical significance in Alexandria.
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