Alexandria - One of the Greatest Cities of the Ancient World

Welcome to our exploration of the magnificent ancient city of Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the Hellenistic world! Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became a beacon of culture, knowledge, and innovation.
In this video, we'll take you on a journey through the history of the city and the major sites.
The Great Library of Alexandria: Discover the heart of ancient scholarship and learning, where some of the greatest minds of antiquity, like Euclid and Eratosthenes, made groundbreaking discoveries.
🔹 The Mouseion: Learn about this extraordinary complex, a "university" of its time, where scholars were provided with state-funded income, housing, and servants to focus entirely on their research.
🔹 The Lighthouse of Alexandria: Explore the engineering marvel that stood as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, guiding sailors safely to the bustling port city.
🔹 The Tomb of Alexander the Great: Delve into the mystery of Alexander's final resting place and its symbolic importance to Ptolemaic rulers.
🔹 The Canopic Way: Walk through the main thoroughfare of ancient Alexandria, lined with grand houses, temples, the gymnasium, and the fabled Library of Alexandria.
🔹 Historical Upheavals: Understand the city's decline through centuries of political turmoil, invasions, and natural disasters that led to its transformation.

[@Cowpitulate]

Wow you are on a roll mate, past few videos have been fire! Maybe an ancient city series are on the cards?

[@Historyden]

Possibly!

[@Historyden]

Thinking about doing one on Persepolis

[@Cowpitulate]

@@Historyden What is all this thinking, thinking delays things, from now on you get an idea and you do it. You cannot fail with this channel. Some content is hit or miss but better to be creating than thinking about it.

[@Historyden]

@@Cowpitulate Mostly its a time thing for me .. if I had more time I could do tons more

[@remimk]

I second this