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Alexander wanted to be on good terms but they refused he sent troops to destroy it as a warning to other city-states what the consequences.
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What Persian city did alexandar the great set afire?
He defeats the Persians, whose leader is Xerxes, and burns down the Persian's palace
Why did Alexander the great put a torch to persepolis?
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How much gold did Alexander the Great get from Persepolis?
LOTS and LOTS of gold!!
What is the approximate distance covered by Alexander the great troops on their journey from tire to persepolis?
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Why is the book persepolis called persepolis?
Persepolis is the Greek name for the area that was once Persia which includes Iran... where the book takes place
Why did Alexander burn Persepolis?
to prevent an uprising i think :)
Did Alexander burn places as he went?
He burnt the Persian capital Persepolis to signify the Persian Empire was finished, and the empire was now his.
What Persian city did alexandar the great set afire?
He defeats the Persians, whose leader is Xerxes, and burns down the Persian's palace
What Persian capital did Alexander the Great conquer?
Persepolis.
Why did Alexander the great put a torch to persepolis?
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Greek word meaning City of Persians?
Persepolis (polis = city). Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Empire at the time of Alexander's conquest.
How much gold did Alexander the Great get from Persepolis?
LOTS and LOTS of gold!!
The Achaemenid Empire was conquered?
Yes, by Alexander the Great at around 330 BCE. Persepolis, one of the four capitals, was burned down and stripped of its treasures on a side note.
What is the approximate distance covered by Alexander the great troops on their journey from tire to persepolis?
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Who destroyed the city of Persepolis?
The city of Persepolis was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE. After defeating the Persian Empire, he ordered the burning of Persepolis as both an act of revenge for the Persian invasions of Greece and to symbolize the end of Persian power. The destruction marked a significant moment in history, showcasing the transition of power from the Persians to the Greeks.
What is the capital of Persia?
Persepolis. Persepolis.
What happened to most of the treasures of Persepolis?
Most of the treasures of Persepolis were looted and destroyed after the city was sacked by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE. Following his conquest, many of the valuable artifacts, including gold, silver, and intricate artworks, were taken back to Greece or melted down. Additionally, over the centuries, further plundering and the ravages of time led to the loss and degradation of what remained of the site's treasures. Today, much of what was once held in Persepolis is either lost to history or found in distant museums.
