Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Alexander the Great

History Channel Documentary,

For over 2,000 years Alexander the Great has energized the creative energy of individuals around the world. Scarcely out of his teenagers he attacked Asia with around 45,000 men to overcome the endless and rich Persian domain. He didn't stop there, however proceeded on an epic 22,000 mile venture, Troy to Alexandria, Samarkand to Babylon. When he passed on, matured only 32, he had gone past the cutoff points of the known world, cutting out a domain extending from Greece to Afghanistan, Israel to India.

Today you can discover his legacy as yet resounding over three mainlands - Europe, Asia, and Africa. Head to Egypt, wander out into the desert to the desert garden of Siwah, an extraordinary circle of clear green in an ocean of dried yellow, and you'll locate a disintegrating sanctuary where the prophet announced Alexander the child of Zeus. Trek into southern Iran, and you will find Persepolis, the demolished formal capital of the Persian lords, smoldered to the ground by Alexander.

A definitive travel destination for those captivated by Alexander must be Turkey. Emulating his example from Troy to the combat zone of Issues, you'll relish a mystical mix of scenes, nourishment, and antiquated miracles. Archeological enterprises anticipate every step of the way.


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