Alexandropolis Maedica

Alexandropolis in the Thracian region of Maedians, was the first town founded in 340 BCE by Alexander the Great, after defeating a local Thracian tribe, as a regent (Ancient Greek: epitropos) of Macedon.[1] Its name was chosen by analogy with Philippopolis, the town of Thrace founded by Alexander's father, Philip II. He expelled the locals and settled a mixed population. That the location of Alexandropolis is unknown suggests that a Thracian raid may have caused its disappearance from history (See Zopyrion). Tarn claims Alexandropolis was a military colony rather than a polis.[2]

Not to be confused with Alexandroupolis, the modern Greek city of Thrace.

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References
  1. Conquest and empire By A. B. Bosworth Page 246 ISBN 0-521-40679-X
  2. The Hellenistic settlements in Europe, the islands, and Asia Minor By Getzel M. Cohen Page 82 ISBN 0-520-08329-6


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