The King Athens Loved to Hate
A statue of Alexander the Great in Athens highlights the city's icy relationship with the Macedonian king. While he spread Greek culture to the ends of the earth, many Athenians viewed him as a foreign occupier who threatened their democratic freedom. This monument stands as a reminder of the thin line between Alexander’s legacy as a Hellenic hero and his role as a military conqueror.
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To learn more about Alexander’s modern statue in Athens and discover why locals gave the world’s greatest conqueror a “tepid” reception, watch the video below.