A bronze head of Alexander the Great , dating to approximately 150 BCE–138 CE, from either the late Hellenistic or Roman period / . This finely modeled portrait captures the iconic features of the legendary conqueror and is now part of a private collection.

Alexander the Great (356–323 BCE ) was the King of Macedonia and one of history’s most renowned military leaders.

He conquered a vast empire stretching from Greece to Egypt and into northwest India, spreading Hellenistic culture, language, and ideas across three continents.

Known for his strategic genius and ambition, Alexander founded numerous cities, many named Alexandria, and his legacy shaped the political and cultural landscape of the ancient world for centuries.