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Before the Alexandrians had begun to produce original works, their researches were directed towards the masterpieces of ancient Greek literature. If that literature was to be a power in the world, it had to be handed down to posterity in a form capable of being understood. This was the task begun and carried out by the Alexandrian critics.
The main sport that interests Alexandrians is football, as is the case in the rest of Egypt and Africa. Alexandria Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Alexandria, Egypt. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was used for the 2006 African Cup of Nations. The stadium is the oldest stadium in Egypt, being built in 1929.
The Catechetical School of Alexandria is the oldest catechetical school in the world. Jerome records that the Christian School of Alexandria was founded by St. Mark himself [3] and the first manager appointed by Saint Mark was Saint Justus, who later became the sixth bishop of Alexandria. [4]
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport. The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) or (AAST) (Arabic: الأكاديمية العربية للعلوم والتكنولوجيا والنقل البحري) is a regional university operated by the Arab League, which runs programs in marine transportation, business, and engineering.
The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world.The library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. [10]
The Tuition and Fees Deduction was phased out, but two main credits are currently available: the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. Are College Tuition and Education ...
Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education 28.1 (1998): 93–103. Faksh, Mahmud A. "An historical survey of the educational system in Egypt." International review of education (1976): 234–244. Faksh, Mahmud A. "The chimera of education for development in Egypt: the socio‐economic roles of university graduates."
Buildings were burned during the Kitos War (Tumultus Iudaicus) of AD 115, giving Hadrian and his architect, Decriannus, an opportunity to rebuild. In 215 AD the emperor Caracalla visited the city and, because of some insulting satires that the inhabitants had directed at him, abruptly commanded his troops to put to death all youths capable of ...