How Alexander Built a Mountain to Capture Gaza | 332 BCE

#AncientHistory #AlexanderTheGreat #MilitaryHistory 332 BCE. Gaza, southern Levant. After the fall of Tyre, Alexander the Great marches toward Egypt. Only one fortress still stands in his way. Built on a towering hill in the middle of the desert, Gaza refuses to surrender. With no natural way to reach its massive walls, Alexander orders one of the most extraordinary engineering projects of the ancient world. In this documentary, you'll discover: ⚔️ Why Gaza was the final obstacle before Egypt ⚔️ How Alexander built enormous siege ramps against the city's walls ⚔️ Why the defenders held out for months despite constant attacks ⚔️ How Alexander was wounded during the siege ⚔️ How Macedonian engineers finally breached the fortress ⚔️ Why the fall of Gaza secured the road to Egypt The Siege of Gaza was one of Alexander's longest and most difficult campaigns. Its capture completed the conquest of the eastern Mediterranean coast and opened the way to Egypt, setting the stage for the next phase of his invasion of the Persian Empire. 📌 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more legendary battles, ancient warfare, and military history documentaries from every era. #Gaza #SiegeOfGaza #AlexanderTheGreat #AncientHistory #MilitaryHistory #AncientWarfare #PersianEmpire #MacedonianArmy #HistoryDocumentary #AncientSiege