+**Alexandria** is a historic port city in [Egypt](/wiki/egypt), founded by Alexander the Great. It rose as a prominent hub of culture and learning in the Hellenistic world, famously housing the Great [Library](/wiki/library) of Alexandria, a beacon of ancient knowledge.
+## See also
+- [Ancient World](/wiki/ancient_world)
+- [Ptolemy](/wiki/ptolemy)
+- [Pharos](/wiki/pharos)