Have archaeologists discovered the grave of Alexander the Great? Experts find enormous
marble tomb fit for a king under a massive mound in Greece
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Archaeologists have uncovered what could be the grave of Alexander the Great at a site near
ancient Amphipolis, 370 miles north of Athens
The warrior king was thought to be buried in Egypt but experts have discovered a marble-faced
wall dating from the 4th century BC
Site archaeologist Aikaterini Peristeri has voiced hopes of finding 'a significant individual or
individuals' within
27 August 2013
Daily Mail
Archaeologists have uncovered what could be the grave of Alexander the Great at a site near ancient Amphipolis.
The warrior king - who ruled in the 4th century BC - was thought to be buried in Egypt. But experts have now
become excited after they uncovered a marble-faced wall dating from the time. The structure measures an
impressive wall measuring 500 metres long and three metres high, which archaeologists believe could contain a
royal grave. The site near ancient Amphipolis lies 370 miles north of Athens.
Archaeologists have uncovered what could be the grave of Alexander the Great at a site near ancient Amphipolis. The warrior
king - who ruled in the 4th century BC - was thought to be buried in Egypt
The site near ancient Amphipolis lies 370 miles north of Athens
Site archaeologist Aikaterini Peristeri has voiced hopes of finding 'a significant individual or individuals' within.
A Culture Ministry statement has enthused that the archaeologists have partly excavated a mound that has yielded
a 'very remarkable' marble-faced wall from the late 4th century BC. Experts believe the ancient artificial mound
could contain the remains of the king, or is at least an important royal Macedonian grave. The news has captured
the Greek public's imaginations and many people are hopeful the site will solve the mystery of where Alexander the
Great rests. However, Greece's Culture Ministry has warned against 'overbold' speculation that archaeologists are
close to uncovering the king's remains. Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, was a king of
Macedon, a state in northern ancient Greece. He was born in Pella in 356 BC and was tutored by Aristotle until the
age of 16.
View at a section of a trench in which a marble-faced wall was found around a tumulus in ancient Amphipolis. According to the
Greek Ministry of Culture the marble-faced wall dates back to the late 4th century BC - to the time of Alexander the Great
The structure measures an impressive 500 metres long and three metres high, which archaeologists believe could contain a
royal grave. Here you can see carvings in the marble
Greece's Culture Ministry has warned against 'overbold' speculation that archaeologists are close to uncovering the king's
remains. A trench dug to study the wall is pictured
However, by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from the
Ionian Sea to the Himalayas. Undefeated in all his battles, he is considered one of history's most successful
commanders. He succeeded his father to the throne in 336BC and inherited a strong kingdom and experienced
army. Having been awarded the generalship of Greece, he commenced his father's military expansion plans and in
334 BC began a series of campaigns that lasted 10 years. He conquered the whole of the Persian Empire but being
an ambitious warrior, seeking to reach the 'ends of the world,' he invaded India in 326 BC but later turned back. It is
believed Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC before his plans to invade Arabia. He is credited with
founding some 20 cities that bore his name, including Alexandria in ancient Egypt, and spread Greece's culture east.
There are several stories about where Alexander the Great was buried after he suddenly died of a fever at the age
of just 32 - although some believe he was poisoned. History tells that his body was laid to rest in a gold
sarcophagus filled with honey. It is said to have been taken to Memphis before Alexandria in Egypt where it
remained until late Antiquity. Famous Romans Pompey, Augustus and Julius Caesar are all said to have visited his
tomb in Alexandria, with Caligula reportedly swiping the warrior's breastplate for a souvenir.
Have Archaeologists Discovered the Grave of Alexander the Great?
Archaeologists have discovered an enormous marble tomb fit for a king under a huge mound
in Greece and believe that they have unearthed the grave of Alexander the Great.
Alexander and Porus
August 24, 2013
intellihub.com
The elaborate tomb was found at an archaeological site near ancient Amphipolis, about 370 miles north of Athens,
and measures an incredible 500 metres in length and 3 metres in height. It’s so big that archaeologists believe it
must hold someone of immense importance. Although warrior king Alexander the Great was thought to be buried
in Egypt, the marble-faced wall of the tomb dates back to the 4th century BC, the period in which Alexander the
Great was ruler, and site archaeologist Aikaterini Peristeri has stated that they expect to find “a significant
individual or individuals” within the grave. Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, was born
in Pella in 356 BC and was mentored by Aristotle until the age of 16. He became king of Macedon, a state in
northern ancient Greece, and by the age of 30 had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world,
stretching from the Ionian Sea to the Himalayas. Undefeated in all his battles, he is considered one of history’s
most successful commanders. He conquered the whole of the Persian Empire but being an ambitious warrior,
seeking to reach the ‘ends of the world,’ he invaded India in 326 BC but later turned back. He is credited with
founding some 20 cities that bore his name, including Alexandria in ancient Egypt, and spread Greece’s culture
east. It is believed Alexander the Great died of a fever in Babylon in 323 BC, at the age of just 32, before his plans to
invade Arabia. There are a number of rumours relating to his burial by according to the history books, his body was
laid to rest in a gold sarcophagus filled with honey and taken to Memphis before Alexandria in Egypt where it
apparently remained until late Antiquity. News of the discovery has captured the Greek public’s imaginations and
many are hopeful that the grave will intend belong to Alexander the Great. However, Greece’s Culture Ministry is
trying to calm the speculation until further information is gathered. At the very least, the tomb must be an
important royal Macedonian grave but many are hopeful that it is much more than that.