Archaeologists think they may have found tomb of Alexander the Great

[joe33]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...#ixzz2dQGuT2pK



http://now.msn.com/alexander-the-gre...ound-in-greece



Amazing if true.........If

[Manuel I Komnenos]

The archaeologists don't think that and have denied the rumors until the excavations and the examination of the site is over. This rumor was spread by locals.

[Lord Oda Nobunaga]

Hmmm....

[Slydessertfox]

Considering Alexander was buried in Egypt, and considering the excavator said it is likely the tomb of some important royal individual, not of Alexander...I'm inclined to believe it's not Alexander's tomb. Unless for whatever reason the Romans decided to move Alexander to Amphipolis, and somehow none of the historians mentioned that.

[Kraxis]

Alexander's sarcophagus was still in Egypt when Rome took over there, and this is from the late 4th century BC. So that doesn't match. Pretty sure it isn't Alexander's tomb.
But who knows, maybe this is the real tomb for Phillip? That other guy seems to not have been him, and this one fits in both scope, date and placement.

[Prince Regent George]

That's pretty much the situation:.
Being given many suspicions about a specific field near Amphipolis, the Ministry of Civilization finally decides to finance archeological excavations.Rather expectedly, the archaeologist discover an impressive archaeological site, who is rumoured to be the tomb of a notorious personality.

Of course, the locals and the political authorities immediately try to arouse interest and start an unacceptable misinforming campaign, implying that the tomb discovered belongs to Alexander III, while they claim that several alleged archeologists from F.Y.R.O.M. attempt to visit the site in question and discredit the findings, despite the fact that no official announcement was made by the archaeologists participating in the excavations.It's a pity that we know Alexander was actually buried in Alexandria (there is no reason to consider the probability that his corpse may have been moved-there are no zombies, by the way).

Consequently, they spread a new falsified rumour, that his wife and son, Roxanne and Alexander IV respectively (who were indeed murdered by Cassander in Amphipolis), are the persons, for whom the tomb was built (the tomb's plan is supposed to be created by Deinokrates, a famour architect of this time). Personally, I find it unlikely that Cassander would have buried his plot's victims in such a honourable way. Moreover, unfortunately for their wishful theory, no tomb has still been found, and it's highly possible, that a lion statue, which is now located a bit further from the site, initially decorated the monument. Lion statues were desgined especially for the tombs of aristocrat warriors, so, probably, that's the case, too.

In conclusion, a rather interesting archaeological excavation was damaged by the tourism-thirsty locals and the political authorites, always ready to exploit everything, as long as it serves their private interests.

But who knows, maybe this is the real tomb for Phillip? That other guy seems to not have been him, and this one fits in both scope, date and placement.

Philip's II tomb has, probably, already been discovered in Vergina/Aigai. Anyway, I can't see why he would have been buried in Amphipolis, instead of Aigai or Pella.

Here are some pictures:
Tomb and jewellery of Philip II:

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Lion statue of Amphipolis:

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[Kraxis]

Philip's II tomb has, probably, already been discovered in Vergina/Aigai. Anyway, I can't see why he would have been buried in Amphipolis, instead of Aigai or Pella.

Here are some pictures:
Tomb and jewellery of Philip II:

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Lion statue of Amphipolis:

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Unless that is a new tomb I haven't heard about, isn't the authenticity somewhat is doubt there? With the body itself being disputed to be that of Phillip III, Alexander's brother. Some even claim that there is evidence of a slightly later style in the artefacts.

[Slydessertfox]

It could be Alexander IV and Rhoxane. Didn't Cassander play it up that they had died by accident? Also, he might give them a proper burial, just so the other diadochi can't use it as an excuse to open hostilities with him again.

[Lord Oda Nobunaga]

^ Does FYROM claim that? No seriously, what does FYROM have to say about the Philip tomb?

[Sevachenko]

Considering FYROM has nothing to do with the ancient Macedon, they shouldn't say anything.

[Lord Oda Nobunaga]

But I still want to know what they say, if only to laugh at them at least.