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Tomb of Alexander the Great excavated in Northern Greece?
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:56
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Did archaeologist excavate the tomb of Alexander the Great in Northern Greece?
There is a lot of speculation in local media and websites whether the impressive ancient artificial mount located in Amphipolis near Serres -600 km north of Athens – contains the remains of ancient Macedonian warrior king Alexander the Great.
Some Greek media have claimed the tomb unearthed by archaeologists in Amplipolis is the royal tomb of Roxane, the wife and son of 4th century BC king Alexander the Great. Some other speculate that the tomb may be of Alexander the Great himself.
Credit: AP (Photo)
Greece΄s Culture Ministry has warned against “overbold” speculation that an ancient artificial mound being excavated could contain a royal Macedonian grave or even Alexander the Great. Site archaeologist Aikaterini Peristeri has voiced hopes of finding “a significant individual or individuals” within.
Tomb of Alexander the Great Unearthed?
The excavations had started in the 1960′s. The Greek Archaeological Society under D. Lazaridis excavated in 1972 and 1985, uncovering a necropolis, the rampart of the old town (see photograph), the basilicas, and the acropolis. Thourough excavations were resumed during the last two years.
The funeral Lion of Amphipolis, excavated in 1934 by French archaeologists
The tomb have a pyrimidal shape
.On the top were installed ” The Lion Of Amphipolis “
( a statue of a lion ) and this is the symbol of ancient Macedonian kingdom .
