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Alexandria, EG

He established the city as Alexandreia

Alexandria was founded in April 331 BC by Alexander the Great; he established the city as Alexandreia, one of his many city foundations. The site included a causeway linking to the island of Pharos. This causeway created two major natural harbors.

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