Alexander the Great: The Siege of Tyre That Shaped an Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Alexander the Great's legendary seven-month siege of Tyre in 332 BCE. They break down how Alexander used a mole (causeway), siege towers, and naval tactics to capture the seemingly impregnable island city. The conversation covers the Tyrians' desperate defense, Alexander's motivation to secure his supply lines and eliminate the Persian fleet, and the brutal aftermath. They also touch on Alexander's deployment of hypaspists and the role of his engineer Diades. The episode challenges the myth of Alexander's invincibility by highlighting the cost and strategic brilliance behind this pivotal campaign. #AlexanderTheGreat #SiegeOfTyre #MacedonianEmpire #AncientWarfare #SiegeCraft #Diades #Hypaspists #PersianEmpire #DariusIII #MediterraneanHistory #HellenisticPeriod #Phoenicia #Causeway #SiegeTowers #NavalTactics #History #FexingoHistory #ClassicalAntiquity #AncientGreece #Athens Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo