The Siege of Tyre - Alexander the Great
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The Siege of Tyre
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Basic Facts
January to July of 332 B.C.
Tyre held 40,000 people (approx)
Alexander attempted to conquer through Diplomacy
Tyre is about 1km off shore.
60m walls Had withstood every
siege before Alexander.
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Primary Sources
Quintus Curtius Rufus 6,000 fighting men killed 30,000 citizens sold into slavery 2,000 crucified on the beach
Arrian Massacred 8,000 Tyrians 30,000 citizens sold into slavery
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Alexander's Religion and Rules of Engagement
Alexander asked to sacrifice at the temple of Melkat.
A god he identified with Herakles. He was refused twice and his messengers
were murdered and thrown over the city walls.
Tyrians additionally executed captured soldiers in view of the attacking army.
Anyone taking shelter in the temple was spared.
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