Desc: Alexandria: The Greatest City: Directed by Nick Gillam-Smith. With Bettany Hughes, Salima Ikram, Colin Clement, Emanuela Kulicka. Bettany Hughes goes to Alexandria, Egypt, too look at one of the great cities of history. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the intellectual and culture hubs of the world. It was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the immense Library of Alexandria.