Archaeologists have made a breakthrough with a huge Alexander the Great discovery.
Experts believe that they have found the location of the Granicus Battlefields, where Alexander fought one of his most famous battles over 2,300 years ago.
It took place in May 334 C and was a clash between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire
The site lies in modern-day Turkey, near the Granicus River on the Biga Plain. Officials now want to turn it into a tourist attraction.
It would make up part of the “Alexander the Great Cultural Route” project from Canakkale ro Biga, with hopes the area will be improved to make it more attractive for visitors.
Professor Reyhan Korpe, Scientific Advisor to the project and a faculty member of the Department of History at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, stated, “We have located the route Alexander took to the Granikos Battle after nearly 150 years of searching.
“Our research, combined with a careful reading of ancient sources, has led us to pinpoint the exact location of the battle, the villages involved, and its position within the plains.”
Twenty years ago, the professor began the search for the battlefield and has been searching in the area around Biga until he made his discovery this year.
“This battle is considered one of the most pivotal moments in world history,” Korpe added.
“Following his victory here, Alexander went on to conquer Western Anatolia and much of Asia, extending his empire into India.”
Canakkale’s mayor, Muharrem Erkek, along with other officials and academics have attended a meeting on the battlefield’s future. They discussed how to make the site a key part of Turkey’s expanding tourism industry.