Alexandria — port city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt

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Alexandria

port city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt

In brief

LatestResearchers Unveil Ancient Conqueror’s Forgotten City In War-Torn DesertArchaeologists in Southern Iraq have identified the site of ancient Alexandria, a large port city founded by Alexander the Great, located near the Tigris River. The site is located at Jebel Khayyaber near the border of…Jul 2, 2026