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An island in this city’s harbor was the site of an unfinished palace called the Timonium. This city’s gymnasium was located in a quarter called the Brucheion (“broo-kay-ON”), which also contained a building inscribed with the words “The place of the cure of the soul.” (15[1])During a war in this city, one commander captured two bridges on either side of a causeway called the Heptastadion. Pliny the Elder dubiously claimed one structure in this city was built by the architect (-5[1])(*) Sostratus. (-5[1])The Pinakes (“pin-AH-keys”) was a compilation (10[1])by Callimachus of all the items in one building in the city. The Earth’s (10[1])circumference was calculated by Eratosthenes from an institution in this city that was significantly damaged by fires set by the forces of Julius Caesar. For 10 points, name this capital city of Ptolemaic Egypt, once home (10[1])to a large lighthouse and great library. (10[1]) ■END■

ANSWER: Alexandria
<Jay Kim, Other History>
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Enoch Yuen3HK1MMSay it4315
Andre WongLSEOxford School for Quizness78-5
Ben Russel JonesFour Times I Have Despised My SoulGressenheller A79-5
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Kai MadgwickGressenheller AFour Times I Have Despised My Soul13410
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