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Mosaic Floor Revealed at Alexander the Great-Era Tomb
By Megan Gannon published
At a site under excavation in Greece, archaeologists have uncovered mosaic floors that pave the entrance to a huge tomb from the era of Alexander the Great.

Photos: Mysterious Ancient Tomb in Amphipolis
By Megan Gannon published
Archaeologists have been clearing dirt and stone slabs from the entrance of a huge tomb in Macedonia. Excitement is building over what excavators might find inside.

Alexander the Great-Era Tomb Will Soon Reveal Its Secrets
By Megan Gannon published
As archaeologists continue to clear dirt and stone slabs from the entrance of a huge tomb in Greece, excitement is building over what excavators may find inside.

New Theory: Alexander the Great Poisoned by Flowering Herb?
By Stephanie Pappas published
The long-running debate over how Macedonian king Alexander the Great died gets a new twist with a theory that if he was poisoned, a plant called white hellebore could have been the culprit.

Ancient Egypt City Aligned With Sun on King's Birthday
By Stephanie Pappas published
Sun rose to illuminate Alexandria's main road on July 20.

Tomb Twister: Skeleton May Be Alexander the Great's Father
By Stephanie Pappas published
Archeology paper challenges inhabitants of ancient Greek tomb

Evidence Alexander the Great Wasn't First at Alexandria
By Andrea Thompson published
Microscopic pollen, charcoal in sediments suggest settlement that pre-dated founding of Alexandria.

Roman Soldier's Footprint Reveals Clues to Ancient City
By Jeanna Bryner published
The footprint was made in ancient city that Jesus might have visited.
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