Battle of Gaugamela, Historic battle in Iraq
The Battle of Gaugamela marked a major turning point in the conquests of Alexander the Great.
Fought on October 1, 331 BCE, this battle led to the fall of the Achaemenid Empire.
Alexander's victory at Gaugamela has been celebrated in literature and art throughout history.
The battlefield is located near the modern town of Dohuk.
Gaugamela is often referred to as 'the battle that changed the world'.
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