The development of technology and innovations allows different civilizations to make influential contribution which have changed and innovated the Western World. These innovations lay the foundation for further advancement in technology which has shaped the modern world. The development of technology contributes to the legacy that these significant empires have on war and architecture. The Persian Empire possessed strong and masterful skills that has allowed its empire to become the largest empire the ancient world has yet to see. Persia at its largest expanded 8,000,000 km which because of its grand expansion influenced the development of the royal roads. The royal roads were 1,500 miles long and are composed of massive stone which is
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Prior to the legacy of Alexander the Great, Phillip II, his father, lay the foundation for Alexander the Great. Not only did Phillip II unified Ancient Greece, but contributed innovative military innovations influential in war. Phillip II improved the Phalanx by extending the length of spears to 18 feet long which a barrier against their opponents. Other new weapons include bellyshooter, a crossbow that uses the power from the abdomen to shoot the arrow a far distance and oxibelly, allows soldiers to penetrate shields of their opponents from a mile away. The development of these military weapons is significant because it furthers helps aid Alexander the Great in his conquests of Europe and Asia. However, the development of the siege tower allows Alexander the Great to conquer Persia 's naval bases. In the city of Tyre, it is surrounded by fortified walls which the siege tower made it accessible to attack. Within the tower, there are many levels filled with catapults. The innovation of the siege tower led Alexander the Great 's empire to be at its height and continue growing with the uprising of Hellenism. The theatre of Pergamon is among the most influential and innovative architectural structure of Ancient Greek with its structure leaning on a steep hill. The city of Pergamon rises above around 1000 feet above sea level and is made up of temples and public buildings. The theatre can hold up to 10,000 people which its steep structure allows those sitting at the top to be able to easily hear the actors clearly. The lighthouse of Alexandria despite its destruction in the late 14th century, was known as one of the ancient wonders of the world because of its structure and height. Alexandria 's lighthouse is the first lighthouse built and help guide ships into its
Prior to the legacy of Alexander the Great, Phillip II, his father, lay the foundation for Alexander the Great. Not only did Phillip II unified Ancient Greece, but contributed innovative military innovations influential in war. Phillip II improved the Phalanx by extending the length of spears to 18 feet long which a barrier against their opponents. Other new weapons include bellyshooter, a crossbow that uses the power from the abdomen to shoot the arrow a far distance and oxibelly, allows soldiers to penetrate shields of their opponents from a mile away. The development of these military weapons is significant because it furthers helps aid Alexander the Great in his conquests of Europe and Asia. However, the development of the siege tower allows Alexander the Great to conquer Persia 's naval bases. In the city of Tyre, it is surrounded by fortified walls which the siege tower made it accessible to attack. Within the tower, there are many levels filled with catapults. The innovation of the siege tower led Alexander the Great 's empire to be at its height and continue growing with the uprising of Hellenism. The theatre of Pergamon is among the most influential and innovative architectural structure of Ancient Greek with its structure leaning on a steep hill. The city of Pergamon rises above around 1000 feet above sea level and is made up of temples and public buildings. The theatre can hold up to 10,000 people which its steep structure allows those sitting at the top to be able to easily hear the actors clearly. The lighthouse of Alexandria despite its destruction in the late 14th century, was known as one of the ancient wonders of the world because of its structure and height. Alexandria 's lighthouse is the first lighthouse built and help guide ships into its