The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

Unlike ancient conquerors who took rape and pillage as their right in victory, Alexander tended to stick to the latter and ...

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Unlike ancient conquerors who took rape and ... Alexander captured the Persian royals, including Darius’ wife and mother. Instead of enslaving them, as might have been expected, he treated ...

Unlike ancient conquerors who took rape and pillage ... “He transmitted a Greco-Persian culture. Darius was an amazing figure but I’d say Alexander’s achievement was even greater.” ...

On Thursday, a group of Chinese archaeologists, professors, and students visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Susa in ...

The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander the Great.

The ancient artwork was uncovered during excavations ... Opposite him is another leader often identified as the Persian king Darius III. The mosaic probably depicts the Battle of Issus in 333 ...