

Alexandria: The Greatest City
Director: Nick Gillam-Smith
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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In brief
Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 3 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 48min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel.
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Where can I watch Alexandria: The Greatest City online?
Alexandria: The Greatest City is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Alexandria: The Greatest City?
Alexandria: The Greatest City runs 48 minutes (48min).
What rating does Alexandria: The Greatest City have?
Alexandria: The Greatest City has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Alexandria: The Greatest City from?
Alexandria: The Greatest City was released in 2010.
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