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02-13-2006, 12:38 PM
Huge tomb found in Alexander the Great's hometown
February 13, 2006
THESSALONIKI, Greece -- Archeologists have unearthed a massive tomb in the Greek town of Pella, capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great.
The eight-chambered tomb dates to between the fourth and second century B.C., and is the largest of its kind ever found in Greece. The biggest tombs until now contained three chambers.
The 678-square-foot tomb hewn out of rock was discovered by a farmer plowing his field.
''This is the largest and most monumental tomb of its kind ever found in Greece,'' said Maria Akamati, who led the excavations.
Archeologists believe the tomb -- filled with dozens of votive clay pots and idols, copper coins and jewelry -- will shed light on the culture of Macedonia after Alexander's conquest of Asia. Alexander's empire, which stretched from Greece to Asia, broke into separate kingdoms upon his death in 323 B.C.
The tomb's size suggests it belonged to a a wealthy Macedonian family, Akamati said.
AP
*As of today NO inscriptions in Slavic language have been found on ANY Macedonian ancient artifacts..
:clapping:
February 13, 2006
THESSALONIKI, Greece -- Archeologists have unearthed a massive tomb in the Greek town of Pella, capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great.
The eight-chambered tomb dates to between the fourth and second century B.C., and is the largest of its kind ever found in Greece. The biggest tombs until now contained three chambers.
The 678-square-foot tomb hewn out of rock was discovered by a farmer plowing his field.
''This is the largest and most monumental tomb of its kind ever found in Greece,'' said Maria Akamati, who led the excavations.
Archeologists believe the tomb -- filled with dozens of votive clay pots and idols, copper coins and jewelry -- will shed light on the culture of Macedonia after Alexander's conquest of Asia. Alexander's empire, which stretched from Greece to Asia, broke into separate kingdoms upon his death in 323 B.C.
The tomb's size suggests it belonged to a a wealthy Macedonian family, Akamati said.
AP
*As of today NO inscriptions in Slavic language have been found on ANY Macedonian ancient artifacts..
:clapping: