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The Battle of Gaugamela (/ ˌ ɡ ɔː ɡ ə ˈ m iː l ə / GAW-gə-MEE-lə; Ancient Greek: Γαυγάμηλα, romanized: Gaugámēla, lit. 'the Camel's House'), also called the Battle of Arbela (Ἄρβηλα, Árbēla), took place in 331 BC between the forces of the Army of Macedon under Alexander the Great and the Persian Army under King ...
The Battle of Gaugamela (October 1, 331 BCE) was a clash between the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia and Darius III of Persia that decided the fate of the Persian Achaemenian Empire.
Feb 27, 2012 · The Battle of Gaugamela (1st October 331 BCE, also known as the Battle of Arbela) was the final meeting between Alexander the Great of Macedon and King Darius III of Persia. After this victory, Alexander was, without question, the King of all Asia.
Jan 18, 2012 · After securing the eastern Mediterranean seaboard and Egypt, Alexander the Great pushed east into Mesopotamia with the intention of bringing Darius to battle...
Sep 17, 2007 · The Battle of Gaugamela (now Tel Gomel in northern Iraq) was one of the decisive battles of world history and was the culmination of Alexander's campaign. (Getty Images)
Jun 25, 2024 · The Battle of Gaugamela was one of Alexander’s finest battles. Afterward, the loot gathered by Parmenion included 4,000 talents, Darius’ personal bow, and nearly a dozen war elephants. Alexander now controlled half of the Achaemenid Empire. The only disappointment for the Macedonians was the failure to capture Darius.
Oct 23, 2019 · The Battle of Gaugamela was fought on October 1, 331 BC, during the Wars of Alexander the Great (335-323 BC).
