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Alexander the GreatvisitedPalace of Nebuchadnezzar II (Babylon)
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Alexander the Great made Babylon his capital after conquering the Persian Empire around 331 BCE. He resided in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II and hosted elaborate feasts and banquets there. Alexander also held a drinking contest in the royal palace to honor the Indian sage Calanus, and later died at the palace following a prolonged banquet and drinking bout in June 323 BCE.
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Alexander the Great stayed at the Palace of Babylon and died there following a prolonged banquet, per Britannica.
“While in Babylon, Alexander became ill after a prolonged banquet and drinking bout, and on June 13, 323, he died at age 33.”