Issos
Issos, also known as Issus, is an ancient town on the southern coast of Asia Minor in the historic region of Cilicia, in present-day Turkey. The site is best known as the battlefield of the Battle of Issus in 333 BCE, where Alexander the Great faced Darius III of Persia. The battle occurred on or near the Issos plain along the Mediterranean coast, and the exact spot near the town has long been a subject of scholarly discussion. The geography described in ancient sources—a coastal plain backed by mountains and a river in the battlefield area—helped shape the fighting.
Historically, the engagement marked a major Macedonian victory that enabled Alexander to move inland into Syria
Archaeology at the site provides limited direct evidence, and the precise location remains uncertain. Nevertheless, Issos
Overall, Issos is recognized for its association with one of antiquity’s most influential military encounters and