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The tomb of Alexander the Great is attested in several historical accounts, but its current exact location remains an enduring mystery. Following Alexander's death in Babylon, his body was initially buried in Memphis by one of his generals, Ptolemy I Soter, before being transferred to Alexandria, where it was reburied. [1] .
Feb 2, 2024 · Archaeologists identified skeletons found in an ancient tomb as the royal lineage of Alexander the Great, including his father and son, dating back 2,300 years.
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Jul 15, 2023 · For centuries, the location of Alexander the Great’s tomb has remained one of the most baffling and captivating mysteries in the world of archaeology. Researchers have raised their hopes at the sign of promising clues — only to be severely disappointed time and time again.
Feb 27, 2019 · New clues to the lost tomb of Alexander the Great discovered in Egypt. Excavations in Alexandria's ancient royal quarter provide intriguing hints to the famous conqueror's final resting place.
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Jan 28, 2024 · The royal tombs under the Great Tumulus were excavated in the 1970s and archaeologists subsequently proposed that the tombs contained the burials of Macedonian royals—namely, Alexander the...
Jul 8, 2024 · However, the tomb of Alexander the Great did not look like this forever. At first, Ptolemy I Soter had him buried in Memphis, Egypt. A few decades later, someone relocated his tomb to Alexandria. According to Suetonius, the one responsible for this was Ptolemy Philadelphus.
Apr 9, 2023 · Historical records suggest that Alexander the Great's body was likely kept in Memphis (an ancient city located near Cairo) until a tomb was built in Alexandria and his body was moved to the tomb.
