Archaeologist Pepi Papakosta is on a mission to find Alexander the Great's lost tomb. Excavating in the center of Alexandria, Egypt, the city Alexander founded 2,300 years ago, she has discovered a rare marble statue of Alexander, along with Greek treasures and secret tunnels. But Pepi's biggest find is an extraordinary discovery even she was not expecting.
S1, E1 | The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great
Archaeologist Pepi Papacosta utilizes ancient manuscripts and modern technology to hunt for the final resting place of Alexander the Great beneath Alexandria. Following the discovery of a significant statue, the team uncovers the ancient royal quarter, investigating tunnels and submerged structures in search of the lost tomb.Finding The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great (Full Episode) | 44:24
National Geographic | 26.4M subscribers | 2,661,605 views | October 27, 2024
Alexander the Great was a king at age 20 and conquered most of the ancient world from Greece to India before he died at 33. But where he was buried has remained a mystery for more than 2,300 years.
Now a Greek archaeological team believes it has found his tomb in Egypt's Western desert near the oasis of Siwa, where legend holds Alexander once consulted an oracle who told him he was a god.
The Sheik of Siwa calls the faithful to prayer.
This tiny little oasis village, only an hours drive from Libya has become a site for royalty and greatness... And while the sheik calls the living there are those who are looking for the dead, searching in the ancient ruins of the past.
They say Alexander the Great is buried here, in the same place where he consulted the oracle of Amun who told him that he was the son of a god.Egypt: Alexander the Great's Tomb Discovery | 3:23
AP Archive | 6.02M subscribers | 158,306 views | July 21, 2015
