The lost tomb: this is one search that may never end.(burial site of Alexander the Great)

Dig | March 1, 2008| | Copyright

One of the most puzzling questions about Alexander the Great is: "Where was he buried?" Many scholars and explorers have tried to find the tomb of Alexander but, thus far, in vain. What makes the search so difficult is that there was no one final resting place for the king. Death did not stop the world conqueror's travels.

A Change in Direction

When Alexander died in Babylon in June 323 B.C., his funeral was not a priority for his generals. Rather, the most pressing issue was who would succeed him as ruler of the massive empire he had created. And so, the ...

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