by John HADOULIS Agence France Presse ATHENS, Greece (AFP) — To modern Greeks, Alexander the Great is an integral part of their rich heritage — one of history’s greatest conquerors who toppled the hated Persian Empire and took Greek culture as far as Egypt and India. But ancient Greek city-states, who spent more than a decade fighting against Alexander’s father Philip II of Macedon, were probably less enthusiastic. A skilled general and diplomat who transformed […]
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Treasure from era of Alexander the Great found in Israel
Cave explorers in Israel have uncovered a small trove of coins and jewelry from the time of Alexander the Great that archaeologists believe was hidden by refugees during an ancient war. The 2,300-year-old treasure was the first of its kind to be found from the period of the conqueror, said Eitan Klein of the Israel Antiquities Authority. “The two hordes can teach us about a new phenomenon that we just now beginning to understand it […]





