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Alexandria: The Greatest City

2010Nick Gillam-Smith
IMDb: 6.9/10
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Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture. The documentary also looks at the role of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia, and incorporates stunning footage from the feature film 'Agora'.

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Alexander The GreatAncient HistoryAlexandria Egypt

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What is Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) about?

Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture. The documentary also looks at the role of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia, and incorporates stunning footage from the feature film 'Agora'.

Who stars in Alexandria: The Greatest City?

Alexandria: The Greatest City stars Bettany Hughes (Self - Presenter), Salima Ikram, Colin Clement. The film was directed by Nick Gillam-Smith.

How long is Alexandria: The Greatest City?

Alexandria: The Greatest City has a runtime of 48 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated N/A.

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Alexandria: The Greatest City holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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