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jan 1, 329 BC - Alexander the Great Conquers Samarkand

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Samarkand had already long been a central point for trade across the region, and had been a substantial city renowned for its craft production, with a citadel and strong fortifications, several centuries before it was conquered by Alexander in 329 BC.

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jan 1, 329 BC
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~ 2357 years ago