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Alexander the great founded or renamed over 20 cities after himself, the most famous being Alexandria in Egypt. These cities often served as administrative centers and symbols of his conquests. Many of them were strategically located to promote trade and military presence throughout his empire.

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So when people live there, they think about Alexander.


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All of the cities that aren't called Alexandria.


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name them after himself like alexanderopolis


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Why did Alexander name himself as a god?

Alexander? The only Alexander i know is Alexander the great and he was looked at by many as a god.


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