Topic: Might it be Alexander's tomb?

[JohnK]

During the last month the excavations at Amphipolis in northern Greece have been at the center of attention. Most archaeologists say that it might Olympias tomb (the mother of Alexander) but most of us hope for finding Alexander's own tomb!
By this time only 2% of the tomb has been excavated (three entry chambers) and the whole process might take about 2 years to be completed.
When the whole complex will be revealed it might appear as a fine model for an adventuring site! What do you think?
One can find more info and pictures here http://www.theamphipolistomb.com/

[markc]

Wow, looks very impressive to me.
MDC

[JohnK]

Yes! Even if it is not Alexander the Great's tomb, it 'll be a major site of archaeological importance since it is the largest tomb found in northern Greece.

[jdale]

The condition of the stonework is pretty amazing. As a model for an adventuring site, it would be fun to have such great photos available!

[Hurin]

Don't the historical sources say that Ptolemy eventually got the body, and made the tomb in Egypt (though correct me if I am wrong); so I wouldn't expect a tomb in Macedonia?

In other ancient-Macedonian-tomb news, it looks like the body of Philip (Alex's dad) has been confirmed to be him (they always suspected, and even did a forensic reconstruction of his face, but have now even more evidence). The interesting new element is that he was apparently buried with a warrior woman beside him (here's a reddit link with discussion): http://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/2ixo6y/bones_in_tomb_belong_to_macedonian_king_philip_ii/

[JohnK]

Indeed the sources mainly say that Alexander's body was stolen, after being kept for two years probably in Babylon. Some archaeologists think that although no body may be found in there, the whole tomb might have been built by Alex's mother for him.
There are many speculations, but the fact is that we re gonna see some interesting findings.

[Hurin]

Can't wait!