Destruction of Persepolis

The Destruction of Persepolis

The history of Persepolis as revealed through the sources, including:

debate over the role of Alexander the Great in the destruction of Persepolis

Text Chapter 14.7 What was Alexander the Great’s role in the destruction of Persepolis?

Read the sources in Chapter 14.7 (Diodorus Siculus, Plutarch, Arrian, Bosworth and Baynham, Woodcock).

Analyse the sources using the table on page 328.

Using the information from your table, write a response to the following:

Discuss ancient and modern interpretations of Alexander’s role in the burning of Persepolis.