Dear Beth,
Alexandria seemed to be a hot spot during early Christianity. I have a deep fascination with the history behind the Library of Alexandria. I would be very interested in any comments or recommended reading you might offer on this topic.
Below are some links on this topic:
http://www.askwhy.co.uk/christianity/0620Alexandria.html#The%20Decline%20and%20Destruction%20of%20the%20Pagan%20Schools%20in%20Alexandria
http://www.saintmark.com/topics/patrology/schoolofalex/I-Intro/chapter1.html
Regards,
timeless