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Alexander the Great (356 – 323 BC), a king of ancient Macedon, created one of the largest empires in history by waging an extensive military campaign throughout Asia. Alexander was groomed for rulership from an early age and acceded to the throne after the assassination of his father, Philip II.
Archaeological site of Pella, Greece, Alexander's birthplace. Alexander III was born in Pella, the capital of the Kingdom of Macedon, [10] on the sixth day of the ancient Greek month of Hekatombaion, which probably corresponds to 20 July 356 BC (although the exact date is uncertain).
Paleoindian and Great Plains geoarchaeology and archaeology Mads Kähler Holst (born 1973) Danish; Bronze Age and Iron Age wetland sites in Denmark Sinclar Hood (1917–2021) British; Knossos [ 22 ] [ 23 ]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 December 2024. Leif Erikson (c.970–c.1020) was a famous Norse explorer who is credited for being the first European to set foot on American soil. Explorers are listed below with their common names, countries of origin (modern and former), centuries of activity and main areas of exploration. Marco ...
There is evidence to suggest that orally transmitted legends about Alexander the Great found their way to the Quran. [26] In the story of Dhu al-Qarnayn, "The Two-Horned One" (chapter al-Kahf, verse 83–94), Dhu al-Qarnayn is identified by most Western and traditional Muslim scholars as a reference to Alexander the Great. [27] [28] [29]
This is a chronological summary of the expedition of Alexander the Great into Asia against the Persian Empire of king Darius III, with indication of the countries/places visited or simply crossed, including the most important battles/sieges and the cities founded (Alexandrias). The events of the expedition are shown in chronological order.
Hagnothemis – alleged that Alexander the Great had been poisoned; Harmodius and Aristogeiton – assassins; Harpalus – friend of Alexander the Great; Harpalus (son of Polemaeus) – Macedonian statesman; Hecataeus of Abdera – historian of Egypt; Hecataeus of Miletus – historian; Hecatomnus – ruler in Asia; Hecato of Rhodes – Stoic ...
Frank Lee Holt is an American archaeologist and author focusing on Central Asia. He is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Houston, and is recognized as one of the leading authorities on Alexander the Great, Hellenistic Asia, and numismatics. [1] [2] Holt received his PhD in History from the University of Virginia.