Overview

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'.

Cast

Bettany Hughes

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What is "Alexandria: The Greatest City" about?

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'.

When was "Alexandria: The Greatest City" released?

Alexandria: The Greatest City was released in 2010.

Who stars in "Alexandria: The Greatest City"?

The cast includes Bettany Hughes.

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