Nearchus: The Ancient Greek Navigator Who Sailed Alexander’s Empire into History

Nearchus: The Ancient Greek Navigator Who Sailed Alexander’s Empire into History

Nearchus, the  ancient Greek Navigator, bridged East and West with a daring voyage that reshaped ancient maritime strategy and trade routes. Credit: Mary Harsh CC BY 2.0 A man of intellect, daring, and logistical genius, Nearchus played a critical role in Alexander’s expansion to the East by executing one of the most ambitious maritime expeditions in the ancient world. Though often overshadowed by the thunderous legacy of Alexander the Great, Ne…