Alexander the Great, the renowned Macedonian king, was in the midst of expanding his vast empire when he suddenly died in Babylon in 323 BCE. He had just returned from a successful campaign in Persia and was planning further military expeditions, potentially targeting the Arabian Peninsula. He was also considering new ways to consolidate his vast empire and bring together his diverse subjects.
His death at the young age of 32 marked the end of his reign and the beginning of a period of turmoil for his empire, eventually leading to its fragmentation. Historians still debate the exact cause of his death, with possibilities ranging from malaria to typhoid fever to poisoning.
