Mapping the PastMAP 5.3 Alexander’s Conquests, 336–324 B.C.E. Alexander’s campaign of conquest was extensive and speedy. More important than the great success of his military campaigns was his founding of Hellenistic cities.ANALYZING THE MAP Where are most of the cities founded by Alexander located in relation to Greece? What does this suggest about his aims?CONNECTIONS Compare this map with Map 5.2, which shows Greek colonization in the Hellenic period . What are the major differences between the two processes of expansion?