The question of how Alexander the Great managed to conquer the greatest empire of antiquity in a few years has always caused many discussions. Die WELT points to ten factors that led to this. How did Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) manage to accomplish the impossible in a few years – to create the greatest […]
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Greek archaeologist in search of the tomb of Alexander the Great
For more than fifteen long years, the Greek archaeologist Calliope Limneos Papacosta has been looking for the golden fleece of ancient Greek history, namely the priceless tomb of Alexander the Great. All these years, she and her team have tirelessly dug in the Shallalat Gardens in Alexandria (Egypt), a city named after the great conqueror. […]