Alexander's Vast Empire
Alexander created one of the largest empires in ancient history, stretching from Greece all the way to India! The map shows his incredible journey, with major battle sites like Granicus (334 BC), Issus (333 BC), and Gaugamela (331 BC) marking his path of conquest.
Everywhere Alexander went, he established new cities - most named "Alexandria" after himself! These cities became important centers for spreading Greek culture throughout his empire. The most famous Alexandria was in Egypt, which became a major center of learning.
Alexander's military campaigns followed a clear pattern - first conquering Asia Minor (modern Turkey), then moving through Egypt, before pushing east into Persia and eventually reaching the borders of India. His strategic genius allowed him to defeat much larger armies.
Map Insight: Notice how Alexander founded cities throughout his conquered territories. These weren't just military outposts - they became cultural bridges where Greek ideas mixed with local traditions.