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The astronomical orientation of Alexandria
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To RAT members'

The paper “The astronomical orientation of the urban plan of Alexandria” by Luisa Ferro and Giulio Magli
Is available for free download in pdf format at Phys.org here: http://phys.org/news/2012-10-archaeoastr...ander.html (Scroll down a bit.)

Seems the city is alighned to Alexander's birthdate.

Steven
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