the expedition of Alexander the Great

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical event
gptkbp:battle gptkb:Gaugamela
Issus
Granicus
gptkbp:city gptkb:Alexandria
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:the_Hellespont
gptkbp:documentedIn gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
Plutarch
Arrian
gptkbp:finish 323 BC
gptkbp:followedBy the Diadochi wars
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Hellenistic_kingdoms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the expedition of Alexander the Great
gptkbp:influenced subsequent military leaders
Greek_culture
gptkbp:inspiration the idea of a unified empire
gptkbp:involved the_conquest_of_Persia
gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for Eastern_and_Western_relations
gptkbp:is_a_source_of legend and myth
gptkbp:is_characterized_by logistical challenges
cultural exchanges
strategic alliances
siege warfare
military innovation
the development of infrastructure
naval engagements
the use of propaganda
the use of spies
the establishment of trade routes
the establishment of schools.
the use of cavalry
the establishment of diplomatic relations
the establishment of military colonies
the establishment of cultural institutions
the establishment of libraries
the promotion of arts and sciences
the promotion of philosophy
the promotion of sports and games
diverse troop compositions
the establishment of administrative systems
the integration of local forces
the interaction with local cultures
the promotion of religious syncretism
the_spread_of_Greek_language
gptkbp:is_essential_for the history of warfare
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:the_Macedonian_army
gptkbp:keyEvent the ancient world
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:Darius_III
gptkbp:performedBy the Scythians
the_Indian_subcontinent
gptkbp:resultedIn the_fall_of_the_Achaemenid_Empire
the_spread_of_Hellenistic_culture
gptkbp:takes_place_in 334 BC
gptkbp:was_marked_by the Siege of Tyre
the Battle of Hydaspes
the_Battle_of_the_Persian_Gate