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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]
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Jul 15, 2023 · One of history's most enduring mysteries, the location of Alexander the Great's tomb has remained unknown since it was moved from Memphis to Alexandria around 300 B.C.E. Some say his remains are long gone.
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.
Mar 8, 2021 · The location of the tomb of Alexander the Great is one of the greatest mysteries in history. Theories abound, with the most consistent being that the King of Macedonia is buried in Alexandria, the city in Egypt that he founded.
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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Feb 2, 2024 · While archaeologists have known that Philip II’s final resting place was in a tomb located at Aigai (now Vergina, Greece), they couldn’t determine which tomb contained his remains.
Jun 5, 2023 · Considering all of these factors and the close ties Alexander had with the city and the nation, Alexandria is the most likely location of his tomb. It is mentioned by Julius Caesar that he visited the tomb to pay respects. But Caesar is never clear about its exact location either.
