dec 27, 334 BC - Cutting of the Gordian Knot(10)
Description:
The cutting of the Gordian knot by Alexander the Great was one of his greatest symbolic achievements. It was said that any who can untie the knot was said go on to conquer all of Asia. None before him have succeeded in untie the not, but rather than using the conventional method, Alexander the Great simply cuts the Knot. Thus unties and resumed his conquest in Persia, in which he succeeded.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 27, 334 BC
Now
~ 2362 years ago