Alexander the Great was crowned king of Macedon in October 336 B.C.E.. Over the following decade, he conquered an unparalleled territory that grew to span from Greece to northwestern India.

Researchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.

The triumph allowed him to advance deeper into Persian territory, laying the foundation ... is developing the area as part of the Alexander the Great Cultural Route Project. Soon, history ...