Arab Raid on Alexandria Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
The Arab Raid on Alexandria in 645 AD was a significant event in history, marking the beginning of Arab conquest in Egypt. To better understand this pivotal moment, a timeline game has been created to help players place events in their correct chronological order.
- The Arab forces, led by Amr ibn al-As, launched the attack on Alexandria
- The city fell after a siege that lasted several months
- The conquest of Alexandria marked a turning point in the Arab conquest of Egypt
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- July 645 AD: Arab forces led by Amr ibn al-As begin their raid on Alexandria
- August 645 AD: The Arab forces breach the city's defenses and enter Alexandria
- August 645 AD: The Library of Alexandria is destroyed during the raid
- August 645 AD: The Arab forces capture the city's strategic locations and begin looting
- September 645 AD: The Byzantine garrison in Alexandria surrenders to the Arab forces
- September 645 AD: Amr ibn al-As establishes Muslim rule in Alexandria
- October 645 AD: The Arab forces consolidate their control over the city and its surrounding areas
- November 645 AD: The Arab forces begin to suppress resistance and rebellion in Alexandria
- December 645 AD: The city's population begins to convert to Islam under Arab rule
- January 646 AD: Construction of mosques and Islamic institutions begins in Alexandria
- February 646 AD: Amr ibn al-As establishes a new administrative system for Alexandria under Muslim rule
- March 646 AD: Trade and commerce in Alexandria start to flourish under Arab control
- April 646 AD: Cultural and religious exchanges between Arabs and Egyptians increase in Alexandria
- May 646 AD: The Arab forces continue to expand their influence in the region surrounding Alexandria
- June 646 AD: The city begins to recover from the devastation of the raid
- July 646 AD: Amr ibn al-As appoints new officials to govern Alexandria on behalf of the Caliphate
- August 646 AD: The Arab forces establish alliances with local tribes and communities in the region
- September 646 AD: Construction of defenses and fortifications in Alexandria begins under Muslim rule
- October 646 AD: The Arab presence in Alexandria becomes more entrenched and secure
- November 646 AD: The raid on Alexandria marks a turning point in the history of the city and the wider region