The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

From ancient Turkey and Alexander the Great ... and publicity — it started 2,400 years ago. The image of Alexander the Great on coins is considered one of the best depictions of the infamous ...

Alexander the Great was the first person to put his own image on Greek coins, hitherto the preserve of the gods. But he came to consider himself a god which gave him the OK. His vast coinage ...

Associate Professor and Director, Ancient Israel Program ... they wanted to get across. Alexander the Great was the first person to put his own image on Greek coins, hitherto the preserve of ...