Ancient Tomb Found in Greece possibly related to Alexander The Great

[BlkHawk]

Per the BBC this tomb is larger and grandeur then King Phillip II, Alexander's father. Alexander's burial place has been lost to history though he is believed to have been buried in Egypt. Archaeologists think this could be his mother's or another member of the family. I really hope this turns out to be a huge find, the Greek version of Tutankhamen. I'm afraid it will be another Geraldo, and Al Capone's vault.

Any thoughts on who it could be? I'm thinking member of the royal court, but none of his family, could be his lover/BFF, but Alexander killed him in Persia. Come to think of it Aristotle was one of his teachers where is he buried? To Google I go!





Story at:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29239529

 

[Rey C.]

If the tomb has any link to Alexander (whether family or friend), I think it would be truly amazing! But yes, I also read that he was buried in Egypt.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the Dark Ages hadn't happened and we might have some modern way of developing genetic/DNA links to certain ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, the way we have to the medieval royal families of Europe? IMO, that would be so cool!

 

[BlkHawk]

Yes it would be cool, per my Google search Aristotle was believed to be buried on the other side of Greece from where this tomb is at. Plus he and Alexander had a falling out before Alexander's death. The only link to Alexander right now is the age, per the article it was built during his reign or shortly after.

I imagine Ptolemy grabbed Alexander's remains and buried them in Egypt. He was a crafty general of Alexander's and his dynasty was the only part of the empire to survive any length of time. Ptolemaic Egypt lasted until Caesar, probably would have lasted longer if they hadn't followed the practice of each brother marrying his sister. Hell a few even married their mom/aunt after their father's deaths!