The
whereabouts of the tomb of Alexander is
an ongoing discussion, recently flaring up with two articles written by Robert S. Bianchi which
appeared in a publication of the Archaeological Institute of America
Although this is a highly trustworthy institution, I personally am very sceptical about the results put forward by this Egyptologist. He actually starts with the strangest story that Alexander’s last and explicit wish was that his body would be thrown in the Euphrates River in order to spend eternity with the god Amon! Sorry to say, this is the greatest nonsense I ever heard! That is the reason why I am not making any further comment.
The curious or intrigued reader can click here to get the full article.
Although this is a highly trustworthy institution, I personally am very sceptical about the results put forward by this Egyptologist. He actually starts with the strangest story that Alexander’s last and explicit wish was that his body would be thrown in the Euphrates River in order to spend eternity with the god Amon! Sorry to say, this is the greatest nonsense I ever heard! That is the reason why I am not making any further comment.
The curious or intrigued reader can click here to get the full article.
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