Our lecturer (from the UK) explained that Alexander was not popular in Iran. We might call him Alexander the Great, but Iranians do not. To them, he was Alexander of Macedon, the man who burned down Persepolis.
But ironically, Iran can thank Alexander for setting fire to and destroying Persepolis back in 330 BC, for in the process a major wall collapsed burying many of the fine bas relief carvings and protecting them from the elements, leaving them in near pristine conditions today.
The Apadana staircase also remains. I need to get a pic from KM's camera!
So is Alexander good news or bad news?
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