Alexandria Eschate (Attic Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια Ἐσχάτη, Doric Greek: Αλεχάνδρεια Ἐσχάτα, romanized: Alexandria Eschata, "Furthest Alexandria") was a city founded by Alexander the Great, at the south-western end of the Fergana Valley (modern Tajikistan) in August 329 BC. [1]

Of the many cities founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria Eschatê was probably the one that created most problems. From the very beginning, there were troubles; and this must have surprised Alexander, because the march to the river Jaxartes, in …

Alexandria Eschate (Eschatê) was founded by Alexander III the Great in the summer of 329 BC as a military garrison on the Jaxartes (Syrdar'ya) river. The garrison was populated with both Macedonian and Greek veterans as well as native peasants around modern day Tajikistan.

Located in the heart of Central Asia, Alexandria Eschate, often translated as “Alexandria the Farthest,” was one of Alexander the Great’s most strategically significant foundations. Established around 329 BCE, this city marked the easternmost point of his vast empire.

Alexandria Eschate (Attic Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια Ἐσχάτη, Doric Greek: Αλεχάνδρεια Ἐσχάτα, romanized: Alexandria Eschata, "Furthest Alexandria") was a city founded by Alexander the Great, at the south-western end of the Fergana Valley (modern Tajikistan) in August 329 BC. It was the most northerly outpost of Alexander's Empire in Central Asia.

Alexandria Eschate, which translates to "Alexandria the Farthest," was established by Alexander the Great around 329 BCE. Situated in what is now Khujand, Tajikistan, along the Jaxartes River (Syr Darya), it served as the northernmost stronghold of his empire.

Alexandria (5) Eschate (‘the farthest’), founded close to Cyreschata (mod. Leninabad/Khodjend) on the Syr-Darya (*Jaxartes), the largest of seven *‘Achaemenid' fortresses seized by *Alexander (3) the Great in this region.

Apr 24, 2024 · Description: Founded to defend against Scythian tribesmen, Alexandria Eschate was settled with Greek mercenaries, local tribesmen, and injured Macedonian veterans. Its location, likely near Khujand, held strategic importance controlling trade routes and access to the Ferghana Valley.

Alexandria Eschate. Location: In modern-day Tajikistan, near the Syr Darya River. Founding: Established in 329 BCE during Alexander's campaign in Central Asia. Significance: Known as "Alexandria the Furthest," it marked the northeasternmost extent of Alexander's empire and served as a military outpost to consolidate his control over the region.

He was on horseback pursuing nomadic Scythians; they had provoked him with insults and arrows shot from the opposite bank of the Tanais river while he celebrated the founding of his new city, Alexandria Eschate.