jan 1, 332 BC - *E: Founding of Alexandria

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Egypt: Alexandria is a port city located in northern Egypt founded by Alexander the Great and said to be designed by him. It was once the largest and most prosperous city in the world. It is most famous in antiquity as the site of the Pharos, the great lighthouse, considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It is also known for the legendary library of Alexandria.
By 260 BCE, the 500,000 scrolls in the library are listed in a catalog which runs to 120 scrolls long

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