17:56 Jun 25, 2004 |
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3 +8 | Alexander |
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Alexander Explanation: From what I understand, the city Alexandria, in Egypt, is called "iskindriyya" and is derived from iskinder, or Alexander, after Alexander the Great. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 mins (2004-06-25 18:07:15 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- In Arabic, Alexander the Great is الإسكندر الأكبر, \'iskandir al-\'akbar. see: http://www.middle-east-online.com/arts/?id=23400 http://www.moqatel.com/openshare/Mostlhat/Alaam/Mokatel2_1-3... |
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