Alexandria: The Greatest City
Synopsis
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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- Director
- Nick Gillam-Smith
- Original Title
- Alexandria: The Greatest City
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Lion Television, History
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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'.
Who directed Alexandria: The Greatest City?
Alexandria: The Greatest City was directed by Nick Gillam-Smith.
Who stars in Alexandria: The Greatest City?
The principal cast of Alexandria: The Greatest City includes Bettany Hughes.
When was Alexandria: The Greatest City released and how long is it?
Alexandria: The Greatest City was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 48m.