The Hellenistic culture of the Greeks mingled with the legacy of the Pharaohs and bore the fruits of a glorious new heritage in Alexandria. This film is part of a series called Metropolis–The Power of Cities, which peers into the very heart of urban life in the hub of the ancient Mediterranean world. Complete with stunning computer graphics and re-enactments, this film is a very comprehensive view of this extremely important ancient city.

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Length: 52 min. Country: Germany Language: English Producer: TANGRAM Christian Bauer Filmproduktion/PIXCOM Productions Distributor: ZDF Enterprises

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Awards/Selections: Shown On: ZDF Television, Germany, 2003; ARTE Television, Germany and France, 2004