{"id":2216,"date":"2026-05-19T07:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2216"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:35:59","slug":"giant-alexander-the-great-tomb-shares-clues-about-young-emperors-death-in-new-discovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2216","title":{"rendered":"Giant Alexander the Great tomb shares clues about &#8216;young emperor&#8217;s death&#8217; in new discovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e189fa\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Greek officials revealed restoration work around the Kasta Tomb in northern Greece has uncovered the site\u2019s full enclosure for the first time, revealing the massive scale of the ancient Macedonian monument<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37174463\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/lost-city-alexandria-found-after-37053789\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071745.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071745.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071745.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174463.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071745.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Greek officials have unveiled the interior of a massive ancient tomb\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Greek officials have unveiled the interior of a massive ancient tomb<cite aria-label=\"Image: Greek Ministry of Culture \/ Facebook\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Greek Ministry of Culture \/ Facebook)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A giant, ancient tomb possibly linked to Alexander the Great has been unveiled by Greek officials. A huge archaeological operation is currently underway around the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis, about 60 miles northeast of Thessaloniki in northern Greece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThe Kasta Tomb is a unique and magnificent <a aria-label=\"Macedonian monument,Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/alexander-greats-long-lost-city-36862447\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Macedonian monument,<\/a> which, through the completion of the work of restoring its geometry, but also revealing the entire enclosure, now clearly highlights its historical importance and its value,\u201d Lina Mendoni, Greek minister of culture, said in a translated statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Built in the fourth century B.C., the <a aria-label=\"enclosure measures around 1,630 feetLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/lost-city-alexandria-found-after-37053789\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">enclosure measures around 1,630 feet<\/a> in circumference and surrounds a burial mound spanning over 20 acres.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37174453\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37174453\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"asdf\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174453.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Alexander-The-Great.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174453.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Alexander-The-Great.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174453.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Alexander-The-Great.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174453.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Alexander-The-Great.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The enclosure reveals clues about Alexander the Great \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The enclosure reveals clues about Alexander the Great <cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Pictures show marble-lined passageways, detailed sculptural etching and elaborate architecture \u2013 suggesting the structure was constructed for one of the Macedonian elite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In order to make the monument\u2019s interior fully visible, officials removed older metal supports. Future plans include reinstalling the monument\u2019s double-leaf Macedonian marble door, while restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once flanked the entrance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Amphipolis is \u201cassociated with major figures of the Kingdom of Macedon, such as the three generals of Alexander the Great, Nearchus, Hephaestion, and Laomedon, who resided in the city,\u201d according to the Ministry of Culture\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37174462\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37174462\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CUE content cards on the clipboard:&#10;&#10;https:\/\/nat-cue-web-prod.tm-awx.com\/cue-web\/#\/main?name=0_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071745.jpg&amp;uri=https%3A%2F%2Fnat-cue-web-prod.tm-awx.com%2Fwebservice%2Fescenic%2Fcontent%2F37174463&amp;mimetype=x-ece%2Fpicture\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174462.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071759.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174462.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071759.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174462.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071759.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37174462.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-071759.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Archaeologists are continuing excavation and restoration work\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Archaeologists are continuing excavation and restoration work<cite aria-label=\"Image: Greek Ministry of Culture \/ Facebook\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Greek Ministry of Culture \/ Facebook)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cAfter Alexander\u2019s death, the city\u2019s garrison remained loyal to his mother Olympias and only agreed to surrender the city to Cassander, one of Alexander\u2019s successors, on her orders,\u201d the website notes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cCassander imprisoned Alexander\u2019s wife Roxana and his son Alexander IV in Amphipolis and ordered their murder.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alexander the Great, who only lived to the age of 32 and died in 323 B.C., is known as the man who established the huge Macedonian Empire across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He defeated the Persian Empire \u2013 the then superpower of the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Researchers believed Kasta Tomb was \u201cbuilt for someone very close to Alexander the Great,\u201d such as his mother, one of his wives, or one of his friends, National Geographic 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