The question of who was the ancient world’s greatest warrior usually boils down to a debate between Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. For example, Alexander the Great changed history in more ways than many people realize. Although he was king of ancient Macedonia for less than 13 years, Alexander the Great influenced history in an irrevocable way. To list a few reasons for his renown, he was one of the world’s greatest military generals, he created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and from Greece to part of India. This allowed for Hellenistic culture to become widespread.
The Hellenistic cities that resulted from Alexander’s conquests were significant because they often became major cities in their respective regions, because they served to spread Greek culture throughout the Hellenic realms, and because they served as places where culture could develop. While Alexander the Great impacted the ancient and modern world, there are many more warriors and military leaders from antiquity that do not get enough credit for their power and influence. Following are thirty things about some such remarkable warriors from ancient cultures.
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