334 BC

Events in History in 334 BC

Battle of the Granicus

May 22 BC The Macedonian army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus

The Greeks crossed the Granique, which closed the entrance to Asia, despite the trunks of trees gathered on the banks of the river — The Greeks crossed the Granique, which closed the entrance to Asia, despite the trunks of trees gathered on the banks of the river

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