Alexander's Lasting Cultural Legacy

Alexander the Great conquered most of the known world by age 30, but here's what

they don't teach you in school. While everyone focuses on his military genius,

Alexander's real power was cultural fusion. He didn't just conquer territories,

he blended civilizations. Greek philosophy mixed with Persian traditions, Egyptian knowledge

merged with Indian wisdom. This created the Hellenistic period that gave us modern

medicine, astronomy, and mathematics. But here's the twist that changed everything.

When Alexander died, his empire crumbled within decades. Yet the cultural exchange he started

lasted centuries and shaped how we think today. Every time you use geometry or visit