14 DAY TRIAL // Alexander the Great's final resting place may have been discovered in Greece, some 370 miles (nearly 600 kilometers) north of Athens, archaeologists believe.
Up until now, it was a common held assumption that the late warrior king had been buried in Egypt. However, recently uncovered evidence suggests that this might not have been the case.
Archaeologists carrying out excavations close to the ancient city of Amphipolis have recently announced the discovery of a marble-faced wall measuring about 1,640 feet (500 meters) in length and about 10 feet (3 meters) in height.
They say that, all things considered, the mound surrounded by this wall could hide an ancient royal grave dating back to the 4th century BC inside it.
They base their claim on the fact that the mound appears to be man-made. Therefore, it is likely that it was built in order to conceal something from view.
According to Daily Mail, this “something” might be Alexander the Great's tomb.
The same source informs us that, shortly after the ancient mound and the wall around it had been discovered, archaeologist Aikaterini Peristeri said that he was quite hopeful to find the remains of “a significant individual or individuals” within.
However, neither Aikaterini Peristeri nor other archaeologists excavating this site have thus far expressed any certainty that the mound is home to the warrior king's grave.
What's more, Greece's Culture Ministry has stated that, until researchers have more information on the matter at hand, “overbold” speculation concerning the discovery of Alexander the Great's tomb is out of place and should not be condoned.
Alexander the Great, otherwise known as Alexander III of Macedon, ruled over the ancient state of Macedon. By the age of 30, he was the king of one of the ancient world's largest empires.
According to historical records, he died when he was merely 32 years old. Researchers are still trying to determine whether he was poisoned or simply fell sick.