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MAP / EUROPE / GREECE 323BC
THE EMPIRE OF ALEXANDER Date: 323 BC
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This map print depicts the extent of the Macedonian Empire under the rule of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. The map focuses on Europe, with particular emphasis on the territories that fell under Alexander's control during his military campaigns. The map's intricate details reveal the vast expanse of Alexander's conquests, stretching from Greece in the south to the Danube River in the north, and from the Adriatic Sea in the west to the Indus River in the east. Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, was a legendary military and political leader born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia. He succeeded his father, King Philip II of Macedon, in 336 BC and began his military career at the young age of 20. Over the next 13 years, Alexander would lead his army on a series of campaigns that would see him conquer much of the known world, including Persia, Egypt, and parts of Central Asia. The map illustrates the political divisions of Alexander's empire at the time of his death in 323 BC. The empire was divided among his generals, known as the Diadochi, who would go on to establish their own kingdoms, marking the beginning of the Hellenistic period. The map also highlights the major cities and regions that were under Alexander's control, including Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Thessaly, Thrace, Illyria, Macedonia, Epirus, Greece, Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Judea, and Mesopotamia. This map is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the period of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world. Its intricate details and historical accuracy make it a must-have for scholars, educators, and history enthusiasts alike.
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