Why was Alexandria the city where products, ideas, and technologies were exchanged?It was a very poor region

Question

It was a very poor region

It was believed that Alexandria is where Greek gods lived
It was believed that Alexandria is where Greek gods lived

It was the center of trade for Europe, Africa, and Asia
It was the center of trade for Europe, Africa, and Asia

Learning and scholarships were banned there

Answer 1

Learning and scholarships were encouraged and supported there