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dipsydoodle

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Fri Aug 23, 2013, 07:28 PM Aug 2013

Have archaeologists discovered the grave of Alexander the Great ?

Experts find enormous marble tomb fit for a king under a massive mound in Greece

Archaeologists have uncovered what could be the grave of Alexander the Great at a site near ancient Amphipolis.

The warrior king - who ruled in the 4th century BC - was thought to be buried in Egypt. But experts have now become excited after they uncovered a marble-faced wall dating from the time.

The structure measures an impressive wall measuring 500 metres long and three metres high, which archaeologists believe could contain a royal grave.

The site near ancient Amphipolis lies 370 miles north of Athens.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2401057/Have-archaeologists-discovered-grave-Alexander-Great-Experts-enormous-marble-tomb-fit-king-Greece.html#ixzz2cq0KMtEg

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Have archaeologists discovered the grave of Alexander the Great ? (Original Post) dipsydoodle Aug 2013 OP
Looks like a wall to me. NV Whino Aug 2013 #1
It was Alex the Mediocre. Glassunion Aug 2013 #2
Did the body have a nose? exboyfil Aug 2013 #3
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