ALEXANDER’S LOST GRAVE DUG UP (Athens) Archaeologists have uncovered what could be the grave of Alexander the Great at a site near 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 features a wall 500m long and 3m high, which archaeologist believe could contain a royal grave. They are hoping to find “a significant individual or individuals” within. Archaeologist have partly excavated a mound that has yielded a “very remarkable” marble faced wall from the late 4th century BC. 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.
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 13:10:38 +0000