Alexander the Great
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Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and
Detail from the Alexander Mosaic (created c. 120–100 BC)
Archaeological site of Pella, Greece, Alexander's birthplace
Roman medallion depicting Olympias, Alexander's mother
Philip II of Macedon, Alexander's father
Perdiccas
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Perdiccas was a Macedonian general, successor of Alexander the Great, and the regent of Alexander's empire after his death. When Alexander was dying, he entrusted his signet ring to Perdiccas. Initial
Silver tetradrachm of Philip III Arrhidaeus struck under Perdiccas in Babylon, circa 323–320 BC.
Relief carving of a mounted horseman on the Alexander Sarcophagus of Sidon. Depicting the Battle of Issus, this figure is often identified as Perdiccas.
Coin of Ariarathes I, minted in Gaziura, dated 333–322 BC. Perdiccas' defeat and execution of the 82 year old Ariarathes, along with his other conquests in Asia Minor, brought him to the height of his power.
The Nile river. A famously difficult river to forcibly cross throughout history, Perdiccas' attempt ultimately failed due to faulty execution, bad timing, and determined resistance from Ptolemy's armies.