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Alexandria on the Tiger: History and Location of the City Founded by Alexander the Great

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The ancient city of Alexandria on the Tiger, rediscovered in the 21st century by researchers, was a strategic port established by Alexander the Great to facilitate trade with India. The research revealed a metropolis with vast urban islands, an industrial center and a palatial complex.
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The ancient city of Alexandria on the Tiger, rediscovered in the 21st century by researchers, was a strategic port established by Alexander the Great to facilitate trade with India. The research revealed a metropolis with vast urban islands, an industrial center and a palatial complex.

Research over 500 square kilometres has confirmed the location of a city mentioned by ancient sources, but never searched so far.

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Slate.fr broke the news in France on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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