How many cities did Alexander the Great name after himself?

serpa

For his greater glory, Alexander founded some 70 cities in the lands he conquered and ordered them named after himself. Most famous, of course, is Alexandria in Egypt. In India, when his beloved horse died, he ordered a city to be built named Bucephala. http://www.interesting.com/stories/alexander/ Nov 04 09, 1:01 PM

merlin321

Alexander founded some 70 cities in the lands he conquered and ordered them named after him. http://www.bukisa.com/articles/147642_100-interesting-and-amazing-things-about-alexander-the-great Nov 04 09, 1:05 PM

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