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Mithraeum

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Locus

Alexandria

Name: Alexandria
Address: Alexandria, Egypt

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.

Mithraic monuments of Alexandria

Limestone head with Phrygian cap from Egypt

Limestone head with Phrygian cap, possibly depicting Mithras, found in Egypt (possibly Alexandria), now in Tübingen, 2nd–3rd century A.D.

CIMRM 104

Brothers attested in Alexandria

Tiberius Claudius Balbilus
(3 – 79)

More info

Location
Aegyptus, today in the area of Alexandria (Egypt)

From the Wikipedia Alexandria is a major city in Egypt. Lying at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, it extends about 40 km along the country's northern coast. It is Egypt's principal seaport, the second largest city after Cairo, and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria is one of the largest and most important cities of antiquity and a leading hub for science, culture, and scholarship. Nicknamed the "Bride of the Mediterranean" and "Pearl of the Mediterranean Coast".

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TNML 158

Published on 1 Nov 2023

Updated on 21 May 2026