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Why was Alexandria such a rich and cultured city?

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Located in Egypt, right between Europe and Asia, the city of Alexandria was the epicenter of Alexander's empire. Its central position allowed its markets to be filled with various goods originating from Greece, the Middle East, and Africa. Naturally, this facilitated trade and made Alexandria one of the richest cities in the known world at the time.

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