Alexander the Great

  • 356 BCE

    Born in Pella, Macedonia

  • Period: 356 BCE to 320 BCE

    Alexander the Great

  • 336 BCE

    Alexander Succeeds his father to the throne.

  • 334 BCE

    Alexander defeats Darius III at the Battle of Granicus River.

  • 332 BCE

    The Siege of Tyre

  • 332 BCE

    Founds Alexandria; wins the Battle of Gaugamela against Darius

  • 330 BCE

    Sacks and Burns Persepolis

    Sacks and Burns Persepolis