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Alexandria is a central place for trade in the Roman Empire.

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Alexandria had luxury goods like bronze statues from Greece or fine wine from Italy.

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It was the centre of educational studies in the Roman Empire.

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Alexandria was the centre of many different races including Egyptians, Romans, Jews and Indians.

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When Alexander died, they named the city after him.

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Alexander the Great came to Egypt in 331 BC. 

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Alexander the Great came to Egypt in 331 BC. 

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Alexander died whilst the city was still developing.

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The lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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The lighthouse was called Pharos (derived from the Greek).

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Alexandria was a meeting for trade.

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The body of Alexander the Great was put in a tomb in the city.

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Cleopatra's needles were taken to London and New York.

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A diver found an underwater sphinx.

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The Pharos was over 135m (440 feet).

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A XVth century Pharos (lighthouse) was built on Pharos island.

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According to a Jewish writer, it was "wonderfully high, full of precious paintings and statues and it ws beautiful all over with silver and gold".

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There were spirals inside it allowing fuel to be carried up by animals.

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Statues of Ptolemy II and his queen can be seen at the base of the lighthouse.

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The city became the main city of trading with many rare resources (spices, metals, silk, ivory, Italian wine, marble).

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Quarrels and riots often happened because of jealousy.

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Alexandria's Seven Wonders of the World is the Pharos.

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Alexandria was connected to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea so it is easily accessible.

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Alexandria's harbour was very safe for boats to find shelter.

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The Great Harbour and the Western sit on either side of a 1200-meter long wall which breaks waves.

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It is connected to the River Nile by canals.

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The goods are being brought to the Red Sea through other canals.

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The goods traded with India included tea and spices.

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Alexandria had three harbours.