How big was alexander the great's empire?

2.6 million square miles,from Illyria to Thebes (Egypt) to India to Kazakhstan. read more

A great conqueror, in 13 short years he amassed the largest empire in the entire ancient world — an empire that covered 3,000 miles. And he did this without the benefit of modern technology and weaponry. In his day, troop movements were primarily on foot, and communications were face to face. read more

Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great (Greek: ἀλέξανδρος ὁ μέγας, Aléxandros ho Mégas Koine Greek: ), was a king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty. read more

Alexander in Hindsight. Alexander the Great's legacy is both far reaching and profound. First, his father was able to unite the Greek city-states, and Alexander destroyed the Persian Empire forever. More importantly, Alexander's conquests spread Greek culture, also known as Hellenism, across his empire. read more

In chapter 2 of Daniel, Alexander's empire is described as a belly and thighs of bronze (brass) in King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great statue of a man (Daniel 2:31-32, 39). In the seventh chapter it is described as looking like a Beast (Leopard) with four heads. 1. read more