Events with tag - Alexandria

April 7, 332 BC

Founding of Alexandria

Alexander the Great founded Alexandria on April 7, 331 BCE, establishing what would become the largest city in the ancient world and a vital cultural bridge between Greek and Egyptian civilizations.

January 1, 306 BC

Rise of Ptolemy I to Power

Ptolemy I Soter, one of Alexander the Great's trusted generals, established himself as the ruler of Egypt in 305 BCE, founding the Ptolemaic Dynasty that would rule for nearly three centuries. Following Alexander's death in 323 BCE, he transformed Egypt from a satrapy into an independent Hellenistic kingdom.

January 1, 301 BC

Establishment of the Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria, established around 300-290 BCE under Ptolemy I Soter, became the ancient world's largest library and research institution, housing over 500,000 scrolls at its peak.

January 1, 291 BC

Founding of the Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria, established around 295-285 BCE during Ptolemy I Soter's reign, became the ancient world's greatest center of learning. Housing over 200,000 scrolls, it served as a premier research institution that attracted scholars from across the Mediterranean.

January 1, 286 BC

Great Library of Alexandria

The Great Library of Alexandria was established around 285 BCE as the ancient world's largest library and research institution. Located in Alexandria, Egypt, it housed up to 500,000 scrolls and attracted leading scholars from across the Mediterranean region.

January 1, 52 BC

Cleopatra VII Becomes Queen of Egypt

Cleopatra VII ascended to the Egyptian throne at age 18, becoming co-ruler with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII. This marked the beginning of one of history's most remarkable reigns and established her as the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

August 12, 31 BC

Death of Cleopatra VII

Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, died by suicide on August 12, 30 BCE. Her death marked the end of both Hellenistic Egypt and the age of the pharaohs, transforming Egypt into a Roman province.