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Locus

Alexandria

Ἀλεξάνδρεια

Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in April 331 BC as one of his many city foundations. After he captured the Egyptian Satrapy from the Persians, Alexander wanted to build a large Greek city on Egypt’s coast that would bear his name.

People attested in Alexandria

Tiberius Claudius Balbillus

Tiberius Claudius Balbillus
(3 – 79 CE)

References

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