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Alexandria in Margiana

Alexandria in Margiana: town founded by Alexander the Great.Alexandria in Margiana is mentioned by Pliny the Eldernote[Pliny the Elder, Natural history 6.67-67.] and is probably one of the towns that was founded in 328 or 327 by Alexander the Great…

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Alexandrupolis

Alexandrupolis ("Alexander town"): first town founded by Alexander the Great. The Strymon, between Sandanski and Blagoevgrad According to Plutarchnote[Plutarch, Life of Alexander,…

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Alinda

Alinda (Greek Ἄλινδα): ancient town in Caria, modern Karpuzlu.History Alinda, market building Alinda was a highly defensible mountain fortress overlooking a fertile…

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Altertumswissenschaft

Altertumswissenschaft: German word for the study of ancient culture and society. There is no equivalent in English.There is no real English equivalent for the German word Altertumswissenschaft, which refers to the study of ancient culture and society. It covers both…

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