Alexander the Great: 2k Year-Old Lost City Confirmed in Iraq

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Alexander the Great founded over 70 cities across Asia, including Alexandria on the Tigris in southern Iraq.
Archaeologists confirmed the location of the lost city after 16 years of research, using drones and high-resolution imagery.
The city served as a strategic trading hub connecting India, Mesopotamia, and the Mediterranean world.
Despite frequent floods, the city was well-preserved, with large city blocks surpassing other major ancient capitals.
Researchers uncovered temples, workshops, kilns, and furnaces, revealing a thriving metropolis.
The city spanned 2.5 square miles, considered enormous for an ancient settlement.

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