Alexander the Great
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2,300-year-old Celtic gold coins found in Swiss bogTwo rare Celtic gold coins were discovered in a Swiss bog, and they may have been left there as an offering to the gods.
By Marjanko Pilekić Published
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Massive blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, an ancient wonder, hauled up from the MediterraneanFrench and Egyptian researchers are making a "digital twin" of the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt after lifting its ancient submerged blocks out of the Mediterranean Sea.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Tomb built for Alexander the Great's best friend is aligned with winter solstice, study suggestsA tomb that may have been built for a close friend of Alexander the Great may be aligned with the winter solstice.
By Owen Jarus Published
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2,300-year-old gold ring found in Israel was likely buried by a betrothed girlA gold ring with a red gemstone found in Israel dates to the Hellenistic period and may have been buried in a coming-of-age ritual.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Famous tomb said to hold Alexander the Great's father actually contains younger man, a woman and 6 babies, study findsAncient human remains in a famous Greek tomb can't be Alexander the Great's father after all, a scientific analysis reveals.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Ancient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmotherRemains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.Feature The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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How did Alexander the Great die?Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Alexander the Great quiz: How well do you know the famous king and conqueror from the ancient world?How much do you know about Alexander the Great?
By Laura Geggel Published
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