The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of the Granicus against the Persian Empire appears to have uncover in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists have pinpoint the location roughly 10 kilometres north of Biga, where the fame confrontation occure in 334 B.C.
This victory allow Alexander to establish a critical foothold in Persian territory, marking a pivotal moment in his campaign and reshaping the trajectory of ancient history.
Evidence unearth at the site includes remains of the ancient city of Hermaion, believe to have Alexander’s final encampment before the battle.
As per report, the team led by Reyhan Körpe, an archaeology professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, carry out extensive research to validate the battlefield’s location.
Historical records describing the terrain were compare with modern geomorphological studies.
These studies reveal that the Granicus River’s path has remain largely unchange since ancient times, while nearby marshy areas were rule out as potential sites for the battle.
Further supporting the discovery were findings from Hermaion, including graves unearth by local farmers in 2024.
Among these, human bones discover on a hillside believe to have house Persian Greek mercenaries were examine.
As the absence of grave markers suggests an informal burial, tests are ongoing to determine the age and cause of death of the remains.
Plans for geophysical surveys and detail digs have announce to explore the site’s deeper layers and provide more insights into this historic confrontation.
The team’s work offers a glimpse into Alexander’s military strategy and the broader impact of his campaigns on ancient civilisations.
