Alexandria

Ancient Alexandria was unequivocally a thriving and virtuous model of a Greek city. It incorporated Greek and Egyptian culture to form a lovely and unique culture. Of the ways that Alexandria actually expressed itself was through its astonishing architecture. Some of the amazing architectural and engineering marvels that were constructed in Alexandria included the Great Synagogue, the Great Library, the Museum of Alexandria, and the Great Lighthouse. The Great Lighthouse was the first of its kind and was undoubtedly revolutionary for its time. As well, the Great Lighthouse incorporated Greek (Hellenistic) culture through exquisite details, including, a statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, on the very top of the Great Lighthouse. Additionally,…

viewed geometry, astronomy, and arithmetic is Hypatia of Alexandria. Hypatia of Alexandria (as said by the researchers of www.ancient.eu) was born between c.350 and c.370 in Alexandria, Egypt. Little is known about Hypatia’s childhood, but…

The Library Of Alexandria was one of the biggest libraries of the Ancient World. The library was introduced in 288 BCE 35 years after Alexander the great died. When Alexander was building Alexandria he had a vision of an abundance of men coming from different cities for their food and their crops. Unfortunately he died too soon to see his beautiful creation come to life. When Alexander died his empire was divided amongst his generals but instead of ruling together they divided the kingdom and…

The City of Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia, about seven miles south of downtown Washington D.C. Sitting on the west bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria encompasses a total area of 15.5 square miles, of which 97.15 percent is land and 2.75 percent is water. With a population of 150,575 residents (according to the 2014 census), Alexandria is the seventh largest city in Virginia. Interestingly, it is also the most populated town among the fourteen Alexandrias in the United States.…

Alexandria was a prosperous and significant city which was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great. Both the city’s people and king held an integrationist ideology, and accepted other religions and cultures. This ideology became a major component of the city’s success, as its citizens, of whatever race or creed, felt included, valued, and paramount to all, free. Although the citizens of Alexandria were authorized to practice and preserve their sacred religions, many ethnic groups adopted Greek…

still a modern day icon thousands of years after her rule, many successful plays and movies are still based on her love affairs and different leadership styles. Known for the power of seduction and power over men, she was able to dominate a male society. After stabbing her own brother in the back, Cleopatra was able to become the only pharaoh that ruled Alexandria, which allowed her to become the primary dictator. Since Egypt and Rome were able to become allies, it gave more power to Cleopatra…

In first century Egypt (A.D.) Alexandria was the focal point of Greek civilization on the Mediterranean and the center of Roman trade routes to the deserts, inner Africa, and the East. Sarapis and Isis, two Greek gods, became very popular in the Roman Empire. Inside Egypt the Roman emperors referred to themselves as heirs to the pharaohs and went on to build temples in the traditional Egyptian style. The ancient Egyptian funerary tradition didn’t change very much and the dead were still being…

Alexandria had different races and various creeds, during ancient times and being a Cosmopolitan city. In Seven Days at the Cecil, most of the characters are Christian. They talk about faith and beliefs. They question religion and argued about the spreading of Christianity at the ancient times. Tzalas notes that “with the spread of Christianity, the destruction of the idols and the victimization by the Christians of those who remained faithful to the ancient polytheistic religion, a new age…

Mark Antony gives portions of the Roman territory in Syria and Lebanon to Cleopatra. Antony's action infuriates many romans. Soon after, Cleopatra bears Marc Antony another child, Ptolemy Philadelphus. Antony needed financial support from Cleopatra and Egypt. Then, rumours were spreading around about how Antony will transfer the capital from Rome to Alexandria. Eventually, the Roman Council removed Marc Antony was removed and then declared war against Cleopatra, and her kingdom, Egypt. Mark…

Cleopatra quickly makes it aware that she wants to be the sole ruler of the throne. After Cleopatra starts to drop Ptolemy’s name from official documents and she puts her face alone on coins, her brother/husband becomes jealous and like her wants the throne all to his self. Ptolemy puts an army of men together and forces Cleopatra to leave and exiles her to Syria. Cleopatra’s is no stranger to scandal and she proves that with her return to power. One of Cleopatra’s most famous relationships was…