Alexandria on the Indus (Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια ἐπὶ Ἰνδῷ, likely modern Uch, Pakistan) was a city founded by Alexander the Great at the junction of the Indus and the Acesines river.[1][2] Arrian tells that colonists, mainly Thracian veterans and natives, were settled there.[3][4]
The satrap of the west bank of the Indus, Philip, son of Machatas, was put in charge of building the city:
Today, the remains of the Greek town are thought to be inside the citadel mound, although a shift in the river has caused significant damage to the mound. A UNESCO listing applies to the site.
29°14′27″N 71°03′08″E / 29.2408°N 71.0523°E / 29.2408; 71.0523
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