332 BCEReputable source · 2 sourcesWell documented
Alexander the Great Conquers Egypt
On the timeline · around 332 BCE ·
What happened
Alexander the Great took Egypt from the Persians in 332 BCE, welcomed by many Egyptians as a liberator and without resistance. The following year he founded the city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast.
Why it matters
Alexander's conquest brought Egypt into the Greek world; Alexandria would become the greatest city of the Hellenistic age.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Alexander the Great · Reputable source
- World History Encyclopedia. Alexandria, Egypt · Reputable source