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Minoan gold jewellery ornament in the shape of a bee, just 19 millimetres across, crafted with the most precise use of gold filigree and granulation. From Crete, c.1700-1600 BC.
A fresco of a carpenter from the House of the Vettii, Pompeii.
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Roman amphitheatre in Pollenzo (Italy) 2nd century vs today.
Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island. These moai were restored in the 1990s CE by a Japanese research team after a cyclone knocked them over in the 1960s CE. https://t.co/fbU0fBSArP
The marble cinerary urn of Vernasia Cyclas, who died in the 1st century AD aged 27. She was the wife of a #Roman freed slave, Vitalis - an Imperial Household scribe The letters 'FAP' may stand for Fidelissimae (most faithful) Amantissimae (most loving) Pientissimae (most devoted)
Alexander the Great stands as one of most iconic military leaders in history. In 336 BC, at age of 20, he succeeded his father, Philip II, as king of Greek kingdom of Macedonia. He then began a series of aggressive military campaigns to secure territories already under his control and expand his rule eastward.
As king, Alexander successfully conquered first Persian Empire, extending Macedonia's territories as far as modern-day Pakistan and India. During those campaigns, he spread Greek culture across Middle East, boosting development of Hellenistic culture after his death in 323 BC.
Alexander’s military career stands out for his many victories, even when his forces were severely outnumbered. Historians also note how he reportedly always insisted on leading his troops from front lines of battle. As a result, he sustained numerous serious wounds among them, cleaver slash to head, a sword gash in the thigh, a catapult missile lodged in his shoulder and an arrow that pierced his lung and allegedly almost killed him. Here are some of Alexander’s most significant battles, plus one siege that had lasting effects on the environment that we can still observe today.
When Greek city-state of Thebes (not to be confused with Egyptian city of Thebes) revolted against Macedonian rule, Alexander marched there with his troops and put down revolution. After winning battle, one of Alexander’s first major campaigns Macedonian conquerors proceeded to torch city. Paul Cartledge, professor emeritus of Greek culture at University of Cambridge, says one reason Alexander burned Thebes was to warn other Greek city-states: Don’t rebel against Macedonian rule. Strategy didn’t quite work, as Sparta revolted (albeit unsuccessfully) in 331 BC. By that time, Alexander was in Asia, taking over Persian Empire.
Alexander’s first major victory against Persian Empire came at Granicus River in Asia Minor, or Anatolia, which makes up western half of modern-day Turkey. In this battle, Alexander invaded Persian territory and fought against empire’s satraps or regional governors. Alexander’s victory established Macedonian rule in Asia Minor, kicking off his invasion of Persian Empire. It emboldened him to move further into empire’s territory, coming up against forces of King Darius III.
Alexander’s first battle against King Darius III, ruler of Persian Empire, took place in the ancient town of Issus (now in modern-day Turkey). Like Battle of Granicus, this was still on western edge of Persian Empire. “This is very significant, because why would Persian king decide to come to meet Alexander right on very west of his empire?” Cartledge asks. He posits that Alexander’s campaign in Asia Minor was “so threatening that Darius decided he, personally, must rally his Persian troops and lead them in a big battle.”
Alexander’s army defeated Persian soldiers, marking a key victory in his quest to conquer Persian Empire. Darius survived to face Alexander again two years later in Battle of Gaugamela. After decisively defeating Darius at Battle of Issus, Alexander went to Tyre, located in modern-day Lebanon. At time, Tyre was located on an island surrounded by fortified walls, challenge for military invaders. Alexander attacked city by building causeway from mainland to island, and built siege towers on causeway from which his troops could attack city. Siege succeeded and Alexander took city.
Alexander and Darius’ second and final battle took place, in Gaugamela (modern-day Iraq). Although Darius’ army outnumbered Alexander’s troops, Alexander once again defeated Persian king in battle. With this victory, Alexander claimed control of Persian Empire. Darius escaped alive, but was murdered in 330 BC by one of his provincial governors.
“After winning Gaugamela, Persian Empire rest of it is at [Alexander’s] mercy,” Cartledge says. “It’s only a matter of time, really, before he gets it all physically under his control.”
© Becky Little
#archaeohistories
![archeohistories's tweet photo. Alexander the Great stands as one of most iconic military leaders in history. In 336 BC, at age of 20, he succeeded his father, Philip II, as king of Greek kingdom of Macedonia. He then began a series of aggressive military campaigns to secure territories already under his control and expand his rule eastward.
As king, Alexander successfully conquered first Persian Empire, extending Macedonia's territories as far as modern-day Pakistan and India. During those campaigns, he spread Greek culture across Middle East, boosting development of Hellenistic culture after his death in 323 BC.
Alexander’s military career stands out for his many victories, even when his forces were severely outnumbered. Historians also note how he reportedly always insisted on leading his troops from front lines of battle. As a result, he sustained numerous serious wounds among them, cleaver slash to head, a sword gash in the thigh, a catapult missile lodged in his shoulder and an arrow that pierced his lung and allegedly almost killed him. Here are some of Alexander’s most significant battles, plus one siege that had lasting effects on the environment that we can still observe today.
When Greek city-state of Thebes (not to be confused with Egyptian city of Thebes) revolted against Macedonian rule, Alexander marched there with his troops and put down revolution. After winning battle, one of Alexander’s first major campaigns Macedonian conquerors proceeded to torch city. Paul Cartledge, professor emeritus of Greek culture at University of Cambridge, says one reason Alexander burned Thebes was to warn other Greek city-states: Don’t rebel against Macedonian rule. Strategy didn’t quite work, as Sparta revolted (albeit unsuccessfully) in 331 BC. By that time, Alexander was in Asia, taking over Persian Empire.
Alexander’s first major victory against Persian Empire came at Granicus River in Asia Minor, or Anatolia, which makes up western half of modern-day Turkey. In this battle, Alexander invaded Persian territory and fought against empire’s satraps or regional governors. Alexander’s victory established Macedonian rule in Asia Minor, kicking off his invasion of Persian Empire. It emboldened him to move further into empire’s territory, coming up against forces of King Darius III.
Alexander’s first battle against King Darius III, ruler of Persian Empire, took place in the ancient town of Issus (now in modern-day Turkey). Like Battle of Granicus, this was still on western edge of Persian Empire. “This is very significant, because why would Persian king decide to come to meet Alexander right on very west of his empire?” Cartledge asks. He posits that Alexander’s campaign in Asia Minor was “so threatening that Darius decided he, personally, must rally his Persian troops and lead them in a big battle.”
Alexander’s army defeated Persian soldiers, marking a key victory in his quest to conquer Persian Empire. Darius survived to face Alexander again two years later in Battle of Gaugamela. After decisively defeating Darius at Battle of Issus, Alexander went to Tyre, located in modern-day Lebanon. At time, Tyre was located on an island surrounded by fortified walls, challenge for military invaders. Alexander attacked city by building causeway from mainland to island, and built siege towers on causeway from which his troops could attack city. Siege succeeded and Alexander took city.
Alexander and Darius’ second and final battle took place, in Gaugamela (modern-day Iraq). Although Darius’ army outnumbered Alexander’s troops, Alexander once again defeated Persian king in battle. With this victory, Alexander claimed control of Persian Empire. Darius escaped alive, but was murdered in 330 BC by one of his provincial governors.
“After winning Gaugamela, Persian Empire rest of it is at [Alexander’s] mercy,” Cartledge says. “It’s only a matter of time, really, before he gets it all physically under his control.”
© Becky Little
#archaeohistories](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GR95_BEbMAASk5I.jpg)
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Marble statue of Emperor Augustus from the ancient city of Julia Caesarea (Cherchell), Algeria; circa 1st century AD, height: 2.35 m, discovered in 1916.
The artist showed a great concern for realism in detail; on display at the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria.
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