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Alexander built over 70 cities named after him throughout the Middle East. A few are:
Alexandria, Egypt
Iskandariya, Iraq
Alexandria Asiana, Iran
Alexandria in Ariana, Afghanistan
Alexandria Bucephalous, Pakistan, on the Jhelum
Alexandria of the Caucasus, Afghanistan
Alexandria on the Oxus, Afghanistan
Alexandria of the Arachosians, Afghanistan now called Kandahar
Alexandria on the Indus, Pakistan
Alexandria on the Hyphasis, Pakistan
Alexandria Eschate "the Farthest" Tajikistan
His object after taking over the Persian Empire was to teach the inhabitants Greek civilisation, so he built these cities to 'civilise' the locals (the word civilise comes from civis = a city in Latin) - ie show them the benefits of cities with the amenities of sewerage, fresh water, gymnasiums, theatres, city design and layout, security, education etc.
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What effect did this have on Alexander's efforts to build a great empire?
What is 'this'.
Why did Alexander the great build the library?
well y not?
In what city did Alexander the great build his great library?
He didn't build any libraries. He destroyed them.
Did Alexander the great build the first library?
yes, yes he did. c:
What city did Alexander the great build as a center of business and trade?
Alexandria
When did Alexander Cunningham die?
Alexandra Cunningham was born on 2002-01-18.
Is the name Alexandra came from the bible?
No Alexandra s named after Alexander the great, it is Greek.
What is the female version of the name Alexander?
Alexandra
What is short for Alex?
Its mostly common for Alexandra (girl) or Alexander (boy). Although it could be short for Alexandria or Alexis :)
What has the author Alexandra Richardson written?
Alexandra Richardson has written: 'Passionate patron' -- subject(s): Archaeologists, Hardcastle, Alexander, 1872-1933, Hardcastle, Alexander,, Biography
Is the name Alexandra greek?
yes Alexandra is greek my name is Alexandra lol
Who had a bigger empire Alexander The Great or the Mongols?
It was Alexandra the great
Origin of the name alexis?
Alexis is a shortened form of Alexander or Alexandra.
What made Alexandra Fleming famous?
ALEXANDER Fleming discovered penicillin.
What is the birth name of Alicia Hope Alexander?
Alicia Hope Alexander's birth name is Alicia Alexandra Nichols.
What does Alexandra's name mean?
It means: leader of the people! As does the male name Alexander
What are names with more than 6 letters?
- Alexandra -Alexandria -Alexander -Elizabeth
