Alexandria: The Greatest City
2010 · Movie · 48 min · ★ 8.0
Once the biggest and most influential city on the planet, founded by Alexander the Great and home to Cleopatra, Archimedes and the largest library in the world. How did this shining beacon for civilisation and knowledge meet its demise? Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, following in the footsteps of Hypatia, the city's last great female philosopher.
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Details
- Years
- 2010
- Release date
- 2010-06-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 48 min
- TMDB rating
- 8.0/10 (2 votes)
Themes
- alexander the great
- ancient history
- alexandria egypt
Cast & crew
Bettany Hughes
as Self - Presenter
Directed by Nick Gillam-Smith