Is Alexander's Empire Still Allive?

[Ephestion]

I'm assuming you all know Alexander The Great. What do you think about the places that were once part of his empire. Is there anything left to remind us that the entire East was united at one stage? Anything in the form of culture to suggest we all lived in the same community? Do you think that aside Turkey there is still a flame that represents the days of Alexander and his Generals...Is it a Hellenistic East or is it not?

[Armenian]

Re: Is Alexander's Empire Still Allive?

I'm assuming you all know Alexander The Great. What do you think about the places that were once part of his empire. Is there anything left to remind us that the entire East was united at one stage? Anything in the form of culture to suggest we all lived in the same community? Do you think that aside Turkey there is still a flame that represents the days of Alexander and his Generals...Is it a Hellenistic East or is it not?

I'm not sure I know your intentions here but this is an esoteric question. In essence, Hellenism at the time represented what institutionalized Christianity represented during the middle ages and what democracy represents today - non-violent means of conquest and exploitation. As with the aforementioned two, it is natural that Hellenism would leave its mark on the heritage as well as the landscape of the region in question. In my opinion, the greatest thing that Hellenism accomplished was becoming a catalyst, a vehicle, upon which Christ came to earth and spread his gospel worldwide. Thus, in that sense, I see Alexander, as well as Zoroaster of ancient Iran, as one of the great forerunners of Christ, paving the way for Christianity. Alexander's conquest, as well as the Roman Empire, the Crusades, the Third Reich, etc., was destined to happen. These kinds of key/pivotal events in history don't come into being by chance. There are greater forces at play. Sorry, if my answer was un-orthodox.

[freakyfreaky]

Re: Is Alexander's Empire Still Allive?

[Ephestion]

Re: Is Alexander's Empire Still Allive?

I understand the idea that it "once was" and it left an impact just like all the other empires or periods you mention. The scenario where his generals ruled for several generations as independant kingdoms can not be likened to the current borders that each nation has today. But to some degree the Selucid, Egyptian, Parthian and Bactrian kingdoms are almost still seperated in the same way, ie Indians in Bactria, Egyptians in Egypt, Pakistan and Afganistan Parthia? etc. And each one of these seems to have a certain political power that makes it feel as if all that is missing is Alexander and his generals.