Alexandria

Alexandria

Port city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt

Alexandria is a major city in Egypt. Lying at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, it extends about 40 km (25 mi) along the country's northern coast. It is Egypt's principal seaport, the second largest city after Cairo, and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria is one of the largest and most important cities of antiquity and a leading hub for science, culture, and scholarship.

Also known as...Mediterranean's Bride, Pearl of the Mediterranean, Al Iskandariya, Iskandariyya, and Alexandria, Egypt
Ex-CIA Official's Gold Hoard

Ex-CIA Official's Gold Hoard Former CIA official David Rush arrested after $40 million in stolen gold bars found in his home.