Question I've read that Alexandria was founded at the site of a fishing village, called Ra Kedet. "Ra" presumably referred to the Egyptian god, but can you tell me what the whole name meant.
Thank you.
Answer Hello,
Actually I am not an expert in Ancient Egyptian language and then I cannot help you with this question regarding the etymology and meaning of Ra-Kedet, or Rhakotis in Greek, i.e. the little fishing village that Alexander chose in 304 BC as a the area where he wanted to found a new town just named Alexandria.
Therefore you should ask an expert in Ancient Egypt.
