Alexander the Great - Conquests of Asia Minor and Persia

Conquests of Asia Minor and Persia

Alexander's conquests in Asia Minor and Persia marked the beginning of his vast empire.

Invasion of the Achaemenid Empire

334 BCE

Alexander invaded the Achaemenid Empire, starting a series of campaigns that would last for 10 years.

Battle of Granicus

334 BCE

Alexander's victory at the Battle of Granicus marked the beginning of his conquests in Asia Minor.

Battle of Issus

333 BCE

Alexander defeated Darius III at the Battle of Issus, a decisive victory that broke the power of Persia.

Battle of Gaugamela

331 BCE

Alexander's victory at Gaugamela led to the fall of Babylon and the conquest of the Achaemenid Empire.