Alexandria

Alexandria ad Aegyptum · Founded 331 BCE

Historical name:
Alexandria ad Aegyptum
Founded:
331 BCE
Peak population:
600,000 (100 BCE)
Status:
Capital city

Alexandria (historically Alexandria ad Aegyptum) is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 331 BCE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.

Source: Wikipedia

Frequently asked questions

What is Alexandria?
Alexandria is a historic city (historically known as Alexandria ad Aegyptum) documented in the World History Atlas.
When was Alexandria founded?
331 BCE
What was the historical name of Alexandria?
Alexandria ad Aegyptum