Greeks captivated by Alexander-era tomb at Amphipolis.

[dipsydoodle]

The discovery of an enormous tomb in northern Greece, dating to the time of Alexander the Great of Macedonia, has enthused Greeks, distracting them from a dire economic crisis.

Who, they are asking, is buried within.

In early August, a team of Greek archaeologists led by Katerina Peristeri unearthed what officials say is the largest burial site ever to be discovered in the country. The mound is in ancient Amphipolis, a major city of the Macedonian kingdom, 100km (62 miles) east of Thessaloniki, Greece's second city.

The structure dates back to the late 4th Century BC and is 500m (1,600ft) wide, dwarfing the burial site of Alexander's father, Philip II, in Vergina, west of Thessaloniki.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29239529

[Uncle Joe]

1. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, dipsydoodle.

[Enthusiast]

2. Wow! Kicked and recommended!

That's a fascinating discovery, dipsydoodle.

[Scootaloo]

3. They found Xena's tomb! n/t

[dipsydoodle]

4. Lol

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Kicking. Thank you. nt

[Judi Lynn]

6. Wonderful! Hope more news comes soon. The neighborhood must be going wild with excitement! n/t