Alexander the Great wasn't super creative and was constantly naming cities and settlements after himself (Alexandria).
Some records claim he named/renamed upward of 70, but I'm reading now that the modern consensus is that that number is inflated and may be closer to 20-30, plus many named after allies or followers.
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Yeah well, then what's the capital of Assyria huh?
It's clearly the letter A
Assyrington?
Damnit! You're too smart 😤
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I actually don't get this can someone let me be part of the joke
Alexander the Great wasn't super creative and was constantly naming cities and settlements after himself (Alexandria).
Some records claim he named/renamed upward of 70, but I'm reading now that the modern consensus is that that number is inflated and may be closer to 20-30, plus many named after allies or followers.