Alexandria (disambiguation) facts for kids
Alexandria is a famous city in Egypt. It was founded by Alexander the Great over 2,300 years ago. Alexander the Great was a powerful king from Macedonia who built a huge empire. As he conquered new lands, he often built cities and named them after himself.
The name Alexandria can also refer to many other places around the world. This is because Alexander the Great built several cities with his name. Also, other places were later named Alexandria or similar names.
Cities Built by Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great built many cities during his travels. These cities often became important centers for trade and culture. Here are some of the cities he founded:
- Iskandariya, in modern-day Iraq
- Alexandria Asiana, in Iran
- Alexandria Ariana, in Afghanistan
- Alexandria Bucephalous, in Pakistan, near the Jhelum River
- Alexandria on the Caucasus, in Afghanistan
- Alexandria on the Oxus, in Afghanistan
- Alexandria Arachosia, in Afghanistan, which is now called Kandahar
- Alexandria on the Indus, in Pakistan
- Alexandria Eschate, meaning "the Farthest," in Tajikistan
- Alexandria Troas, in Turkey
Other Cities Named Alexandria
Over time, many other cities and towns were given the name Alexandria or similar names. This often happened to honor Alexander the Great or because of historical connections. Here are a few examples:
- Alexandroupoli in Thrace, Greece
- Alexandreia in Imathia, Greece
- Aleksandropol, in Armenia
- Alessandria, in Italy
- Alexandria, Eastern Cape, in South Africa
- Alexandria, Romania
- Alexandria, New South Wales, in Australia
- Alexandria, Ontario, in Canada
- Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, in Scotland
See also
In Spanish: Alexandria para niños
