Is this the true face of Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great re-created from the Azara Herm (Public domain)
This statue image is said to be about as close as we can get to Alexander's true appearance.
Its original was sculpted by Lysippos, the court sculptor of Alexander & his family, during Alexander's lifetime. The original would have been bronze, but this is a Roman-era stone copy. It's definitely safe to assume there is some stylization going on with images of Alexander, considering his huge reputation and penchant for depicting himself as god-like. But with this one, something just feels very real and natural.
In his young life, Alexander conquered a vast empire. His main rival was Darius III, the Persian King. Alexander pushed further and further East, conquering vast territories but tiring his men, who effectively mutinied at the edge of their march. Watch the full video about his life, history, and appearance below: