Cleopatra Story in Alexandria

An ancient statue of Ptolemy II Philadelphus stands at the entrance to the Bibliotecha Alexandria February 02, 2012 in Alexandria, Egypt. The statue was recovered in 1995 from the harbor of Alexandria, and once stood at the entrance of the ancient city. (Photo by Scott Nelson)

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Image Size: 5328x3552 / 5.8MB; Egypt Alexandria Iskanderia Iskanderiyah culture archeology history historical artifacts Greco-Roman leaders famous Ptolemaic dynasty era period slab inscription leader library Bibliotecha Alexandria bibliotech bibliotecha ancient memorials libraries statue King Ptolemy II
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An ancient statue of Ptolemy II Philadelphus stands at the entrance to the Bibliotecha Alexandria February 02, 2012 in Alexandria, Egypt. The statue was recovered in 1995 from the harbor of Alexandria, and once stood at the entrance of the ancient city. (Photo by Scott Nelson)