Why did Darius flee? The truth about the battle that changed the world. How 40,000 defeated a vas...
After the fall of Tyre and Gaza, Alexander the Great entered Egypt without a fight, where he was proclaimed pharaoh. He founded Alexandria, received a prophecy of world domination, and prepared for a decisive confrontation with Darius III.
In this video, you will learn:
— why Egypt surrendered without resistance
— how Alexander became the "son of God"
— why he founded Alexandria
— why Darius offered peace and vast riches
— and how the decisive Battle of Gaugamela took place
This is a story of brilliant strategy, ambition, and the moment when the fate of all Asia was decided.
The Battle of Gaugamela was a turning point—after it, the Persian Empire effectively ceased to exist, and Alexander became the sole ruler of the East.
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