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Alexander the Great, Siege of Gaza, 332 BC

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Alexander the Great, Siege of Gaza, 332 BC
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The Siege of Gaza occurred during the Egyptian campaign of Alexander the Great in 332 BC. The fortress of Gaza, commanded by Batis, was located on an eminence, on the edge of a desert from which the surrounding area could be easily controlled. It controlled the main road that went from the Persian province of Syria to Egypt. The city, over 60 feet high, was traditionally employed to control the surrounding area, which even then was a hotbed of dissent. Alexander succeeded in reaching the walls by utilizing the engines he had employed against Tyre. After three unsuccessful assaults, the stronghold was taken by storm. Batis refused to surrender to Alexander. When Gaza was taken, the male population was put to the sword and the women and children were sold into slavery. Batis was killed by Alexander in imitation of Achilles' treatment of the fallen Hector. A rope was forced through Batis's ankles, probably between the ankle bone and the Achilles tendon, and Batis was dragged alive by chariot beneath the walls of the city. Entitled: "Flight of Gadifer and Batis before the army of Alexander" 15th century.
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53.3 x 18.1 cm | 21.0 x 7.1 in (300 dpi)
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