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[2] For since the Persians had committed impieties against the temples and had governed harshly, the Egyptians welcomed the Macedonians.1

Having settled the affairs of Egypt, Alexander went off to the Temple of Ammon, where he wished to consult the oracle of the god. When he had advanced half way along the coast, he was met by envoys from the people of Cyrene,2 who brought him a crown and magnificent gifts, among which were three hundred chargers and five handsome four-horse chariots.

1 Curtius 4.7.1. Arrian. 3.1.2 limits this friendliness to Mazaces, the Persian satrap.

2 Curtius 4.7.9. This incident is omitted by Arrian. For the Siwah visit in general see Curtius 4.7.6-32; Justin 11.11.2-12; Plut. Alexander 26.6-27; Arrian 3.3-4.

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