Diades of Pella – genius designer of war machines of Alexander the Great
Diades of Pella was an ancient military engineer and one of Alexander the Great’s closest advisors, considered a true innovator in the field of war machines. While many aspects of his life remain a mystery, his contribution to the art of warfare is undeniable. Diades was from Pella, the capital of Macedonia, and probably trained under Polydus of Thessaly, one of the most respected engineers of the time.