Alexandria: The Greatest City
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'.
Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010)
Nick Gillam-Smith
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Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Ratings
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8.0/10
2 votes
Rating consensus
80/100 blend
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Warm reception overall — weighted ~80/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Bettany Hughes
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Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010)
Nick Gillam-Smith
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