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Why do you think Alexander the Great and his generals founded so many new cities?

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Cities from the earliest times were places of arts, culture, religion and market. Alexander and his generals knew that the key to long-term rule over a vast kingdom, which population was very diverse was through cultural, religious and market influence. That was to be achieved by founding numerous cities based on Greek background. Macedon conquerors had founded several dozens of cities.

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