He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals of the ancient world. By the age of 32 he had conquered a massive ...

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such as Persepolis, ancient Persia's capital in what is now Iran. Much has been written about the Macedonian general and his empire, but how much do you really know? Take our quiz to find out.

still think of him as evil for destroying their ancient records in Persepolis, modern-day Iran — since his death Alexander has achieved an almost god-like status. For Cartledge, Alexander was ...

Fars’ deputy chief of cultural heritage has announced that 50 restoration projects are currently in progress across the ...

TEHRAN - Located in the heart of Kermanshah, western Iran, Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk stands as a breathtaking testament to Iran’s ...

From ancient times to the present ... In 330 BCE, Alexander the Great burned Persepolis to the ground after capturing it. Similarly, the Romans did the same to the city of Carthage in 146 BCE.

After becoming the King of Macedon at the age of 20 in 336 BCE, Alexander spent only two years in Europe. He defeated and ...

Sogdians on an Achaemenid Persian relief from the Apadana of Persepolis, offering tributary gifts to the ... China has shed new light on the lives and heritage of the Sogdians, ancient traders who ...

This time they’re calling her in for her expertise, involving a mummy purportedly from Persepolis ... s leading experts in archaeology and ancient civilizations, a hard-won position for a ...