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The Life of Alexander the Great at the Historical Museum of Sughd in Tajikistan

Alexander the Great, during his campaigns to conquer the Persian Empire, reached the region of present-day Tajikistan in the 4th century BC. This area was part of ancient Sogdiana, a significant satrapy of the Persian Empire. During his campaign, Alexander founded many cities known as "Alexandrias," with the most famous in the region being Alexandria Eschate (modern-day Khujand).

Alexandria Eschate, meaning "The Farthest Alexandria," was located near the Jaxartes River (known today as the Syr-Darya), which served as the natural boundary of his eastern campaign. The establishment of this city was strategically important for securing his control over the region and defending against the nomadic tribes living beyond the river.

Alexander the Great's presence left a profound cultural imprint on the area, as Greek culture blended with local traditions, creating what is known as the Greco-Bactrian heritage. Today, Alexander's legacy remains alive in Tajikistan, with museums, monuments, and local legends preserving the memory of one of the most influential figures to pass through the region.

The Historical Museum of Sughd (Tajik: Осорхонаи таърихии вилояти Суғд) is a regional history museum in Khujand, the second-largest city in Tajikistan and the capital of the country’s northernmost province, Sughd.

The museum was built within the Khujand Fortress, which was reconstructed in 1999 at the southeastern corner of the old city wall. 

On the northern side of the old city flows the Syr-Darya River (historically known as the Jaxartes), where tourists can stroll or enjoy a gondola ride.
A series of marble mosaics at the museum in Tajikistan, created by a local artist, depict the life of Alexander the Great, who conquered this region in the 4th century BC. The mosaics were stunning, but the most remarkable aspect was that they were completed in just one year.















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