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by ian991
Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: A Candle for Alexander
Replies: 37
Views: 17890

Re: A Candle for Alexander

The Greek historian Arrian (writing of and serving the Roman Empire) tells us that Alexander set out to conquer Persia as an act of revenge for past wrongs. Alexander addresses this in his letter to Darius stating. But was it really all about revenge or was there something more to it... is it possib...
by ian991
Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: Alexander's impact on Jordan
Replies: 2
Views: 2019

Alexander's impact on Jordan

We all know that Alexander the Great conquered lot's of places in Jordan! Actually, because of him, Jordan acquired Hellenistic culture. But what are physical evidences of Alexander in this region? For example, ancient ruins of Jerash, Jordan are very important place, but it is mostly based on Roman...
by ian991
Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
Topic: The cry of the tomb of Alexander the Great from the desert at Siwa Oasis
Replies: 3
Views: 2747

The cry of the tomb of Alexander the Great from the desert at Siwa Oasis

Hi,
I was reading this the other day and I find it really sad to see this project being cancled due to political reasons! :cry:

What do you think about this?
by ian991
Fri Nov 24, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Alexander's contemporaries
Topic: Alexander IV wasn't the only child of Alexander: The Great. There were 8 others too.
Replies: 11
Views: 19044

Re: Alexander IV wasn't the only child of Alexander: The Great. There were 8 others too.

noman wrote:What views do you have of Kalash people, who have the same genes as of Greek people today?
Experts have an assumption that Kalash people are descendants of Alexander the Great. But it is not confirmed.