To bring Greek culture to the conquered Persian Empire.
Alexander the Great
He built over 70 Greek-style cities, which included temples.
The purpose of the aqueducts was to transport clean water to cities and other areas where it was needed for health and agricultural purposes.
Alexander
Alexander built over 70 cities in the ex-Persian Empire when he took it over. Nearly half were modestly called Alexandria after himself - these cities were spread from Egypt to Central Asia.
Alexander the Great. He built many cities, several of them named after himself, and one named after his horse Bucephalus.
Alexander the Great. He built many cities, several of them named after himself, and one named after his horse Bucephalus.
Cities were built near sources of water.
I reckon 100's, around 200 maybe... Not sure though. It was such a long time ago, it's hard to remember. Not that I'm 1000 years old. Never mind.It is, although, well-known that he discovered heaps. And heaps. And heaps.
The culture that built cities on mounds was the Chinese
The city, Buecephala was built in honor of Alexander's horse, Bucephalus.
Cities Built on Sand - EP - was created in 2005.