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 (Photo: Wikimedia Images) By April HollowayAncient OriginsAugust 24, 2013 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.



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