Archaeologists in Turkey have just identified the site of Alexander the Great's first victory over the Persian Empire. This ...
“Our research, combined with a careful reading of ancient sources, has led us to pinpoint the exact location of the battle, ...
New evidence suggests that the battlefield lies in northwestern Turkey. The battle marked the start of the 21-year-old ...
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RESEARCHERS in Turkey have identified the long-lost site of the legendary battle where Alexander the Great secured his first monumental victory 2,400 years ago. This ancient battlefield, hidden ...
Here’s how it works. Researchers may have finally identified the site where Alexander the Great fought the Battle of the Granicus against the Persian Empire. The site is about 6 miles (10 ...
The Persian Empire's capital, Persepolis, which Alexander's forces captured and razed, "would rival Rome and Athens as the greatest of ancient cities, its ruins one of the wonders most visited ...
By Islam Salah The Middle East is home to some of the most remarkable architectural achievements in history. From the ...
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