More than 70 cities bore his name, and one was named after his horse
Alexander left his mark all throughout his kingdom, from Egypt to Turkey. By the conclusion of his reign, Alexander had given his name to 70 towns, the most well-known of which was the vast Egyptian metropolis. More than 70 cities bore his name, and one was named after his horse.
Alexander established dozens of communities (often constructed around former military forts) that he always called Alexandria in honor of his victories. The most well-known of them, which was established near the mouth of the Nile in 331 B.C., is currently the second-largest city in Egypt. His army advanced across modern-day Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, according to some Alexandria. Near the location of the River Hydaspes Battle, which was the most expensive victory of his Indian Campaign.
Even when his beloved horse died, the Macedonian monarch created the Indian city of Bucephala.
In addition, Alexander established roughly 20 cities during his invasion, the majority of which were east of the Tigris. Alexandria in Egypt was the earliest and largest city and would go on to become one of the major Mediterranean cities. Cities are situated along trade routes and in protective areas. Cities were always going to be a little friendlier at the beginning than defensive garrisons. Numerous Greeks who had lived there attempted to leave for Greece after Alexander's death. However, a century or so after Alexander's passing, many Alexandrians experienced prosperity, with ornate public structures and a sizable population that comprised both natives and Greeks.
The "new" Smyrna's founding is likewise linked to Alexander. Alexander supposedly spent the night in the Nemesis reserve under a plane tree after hunting on Mount Pagus. The goddess commanded him to find a city there and relocate the Smyrnaeans from the "old" city while he was still asleep. After asking the oracle at Clarus about it through their sent emissaries, the Smyrnaeans chose to relocate to the "new" city.
Veterans of Alexander's army established the city of Pella in present-day Jordan, giving it the Greek name of Alexander's birthplace, Pella.