Video from Chris Naunton
Alexandria Found & Lost - Dr. Chris Naunton
"An online lecture given by Dr Chris Naunton in August 2023.
Alexandria was one of the great cities in the ancient world. Although Alexander the Great had died before the port he had founded could be built, his body was buried there, and it became the capital of the dynasty founded by his general Ptolemy (I), which came to an end with the death of the famous Cleopatra. Her tomb was also in Alexandria (probably!). Over the centuries Alexandria has been the scene of numerous pivotal events in ancient history. Many of its great monuments, including the lighthouse, one of the ancient wonders of the world, have been lost, but traces survived into modern times. Much that remains is now concealed beneath the modern city – Egypt’s second largest – with much more hidden under the waters of the Mediterranean." from the video introduction
"Dr. Chris Naunton is a British Egyptologist, writer, and broadcaster. Rather than being affiliated with universities or museums, Dr. Naunton’s career derives from writing, media work, and teaching online. His work focuses on studying the history and development of Egyptology and archaeology in Egypt, as well as its presentation to the public." from stemtothesky.org
check out his website: chrisnaunton.com
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