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Darius fled because he saw Alexander and the Macedonain Army coming right at him, and saw no other way to survive. While fleeing, he left behing his wife and children for Alexander to later take and care for.
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What battles led to the decline of the Persian Empire?
Persia lost the battles of Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela, which led to Alexander's takeover of the Persian Empire.
Where did Alexander the Great defeat the Persian Empire?
He wonn a series of battles across north Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia 331-327 BCE. The major ones were Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela.
Who did the Greeks visit to find out about the future?
Usually the ancient Greeks would visit an oracle in order to take decisions on major issues of the city states. Some of the most famous oracles were the Dodona oracle in Epirus, Delphi in the mainland, Delos the holy island of Apollo, Samothrace the island in the north part of the Aegean sea. Of course the oracle of Amun Ra of Egypt that even Alexander the Great visited before he conducted his second battle at Issus.
Why was the city of Alexandria built?
Egypt in the time of history had several capitals from the first capital Memphis at 3100 BCE until Sais at 332 BCE. Alexandria was selected by Alexander the Geat for its location and he personaly marked all the places of interest, the state house, the palace, the market, the library, the agora, the theater and the city perimeter where the city walls would be built at 332 BCE before his second encounter with the Persian army and Darius at Issus [331 BCE]. The purpose was to supersede Naucratis as Hellenistic center of Egypt and to link the valley of Nile with Greece. The city remained the capital of Egypt until the first rule of the Muslims at 641 AD/ CE.
What was the name of the battle between Alexander the great and Darius?
it was called the battle of issus angainst darius the 3rd
Who did Alexander the great beat in the battle of issus?
Darius III
In 333bc at the battle of issus Alexander defeated what army?
The Persian army of Darius III.
What was the battle between Persians and macedonians in 333 BC?
The Battle of Issus - a battle between Alexander the Great and King Darius .
Is the battle of Issus fought in the Peloponnesian War?
No, Issus was fought by Alexander the Great against Darius III in Southern Anatolia, two generations later.
When was The Battle of Alexander at Issus created?
The Battle of Alexander at Issus was created in 1529.
Was Darius an incompetent fool during the battle of Issus?
In the Battle of Issus, the Hellenics fought the Persians in 333 BC. Darius led the Persians, but eventually lost to the Hellenics who were under the command of Alexander the great. Despite having a larger army, Darius made a foolhardy choice when he fled to escape a direct attack by Alexander. The Persian army lost confidence, and scattered when they noted the absence of their commander.
Who was Stateira ll?
Daughter of Persian king Darius 3, she was captured by Alexander the Great after the battle of Issus, and became his second wife.
Why was the battle between Alexander and darius at issus a significant turning point for Alexander?
Battle of the issues, Alexander then because more harsh and started to go on a killing streak and tried to conquer all the places he could
Who defeated the Persian king darius III at the battleof Issus in 333BC?
Alexander The Great
Where did Alexander the great and darius III have their second meeting?
Fortified riverbank near Issus
What does issus issus issus issus issus issus say?
Translated from latin: Alexander the great defeating the last Darius, after 100,000 infantry and more than 10,000 cavalrymen had been killed amongst the ranks of the Persians. Whilst King Darius was able to flee with no more than 1,000 horsemen, his mother, wife, and children were taken prisoner.
