The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great

by Andrew Chugg

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New research reveals hitherto unrecognised evidence and provides a fresh insight into the disappearance of The Tomb of Alexander the Great. The disappearance and fate of the tomb of Alexander the Great in Alexandria is among the most momentous and tantalising of all the mysteries we have inherited from the ancient world. Generations of archaeologists and historians have sucumbed to the allure of the quest; yet have failed to find convincing answers. Now with the dawning of the 21st century new research is revealing hitherto unrecognised evidence and providing fresh insights, creating a frisson of renewed excitement in academic circles. This new title combines a detailed chronological account of the history of the tomb with the first publication of new discoveries. Finally, an intriguing new possibility is explored regarding the whereabouts of Alexander's mummified remains.… (more)

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I enjoyed reading this thoughtful book with lots of beautiful illustrations. (

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mari_reads | Aug 29, 2011 |

As Mr. Chugg says, much has been written about Alexander the Great's life and adventures, but very little about his tomb which has been "lost" since the late 4th or early 5th century BC. In this book the author makes an attempt to place the original location of the his burial place, any relocations, and the possible location today.
He reviews a lot of information that is not new and a few recent discovers that have been ignored. At the summation he suggests a provocative theory of where Alexander's body is now. The reading is easy for a nonfiction book except for a chapter regarding the mapping of the original Alexandria in Egypt and it is absolutely loaded with photos, maps, engravings, and tables. An interesting book. (

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Alexander III the Great, 326-253 BC

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New research reveals hitherto unrecognised evidence and provides a fresh insight into the disappearance of The Tomb of Alexander the Great. The disappearance and fate of the tomb of Alexander the Great in Alexandria is among the most momentous and tantalising of all the mysteries we have inherited from the ancient world. Generations of archaeologists and historians have sucumbed to the allure of the quest; yet have failed to find convincing answers. Now with the dawning of the 21st century new research is revealing hitherto unrecognised evidence and providing fresh insights, creating a frisson of renewed excitement in academic circles. This new title combines a detailed chronological account of the history of the tomb with the first publication of new discoveries. Finally, an intriguing new possibility is explored regarding the whereabouts of Alexander's mummified remains.

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