Alexandria
Open the place on the mapFounded by Alexander in −331, it soon had one of the largest Jewish communities in the world. The Torah was translated into Greek here and Philo wrote here, until the revolt of 115 to 117 destroyed the community.
Founded by Alexander in −331, it soon had one of the largest Jewish communities in the world. The Torah was translated into Greek here and Philo wrote here, until the revolt of 115 to 117 destroyed the community.