Mystery of Alexander the Great: Was his brother discovered?

Mystery of Alexander the Great: Was his brother discovered?

A sensational find is causing a stir in archaeology: an international team led by Antonis Bartsiokas has discovered a mysterious purple fabric in the royal tombs of Vergina, Greece, which may once have belonged to Alexander the Great! The scrap of fabric, made of cotton and originally dyed purple, could reveal the burial place of the legendary conqueror, whose final resting place remains a mystery to this day.

The burial chambers, known as the Royal Tombs, comprise three chambers and have long been associated with Alexander the Great. However, the latest research shows that it is not his father Philip II who is buried there, but possibly his half-brother Arrhidaeus. The purple cloth found in the burial chamber may be a reference to the royal regalia that Arrhidaeus inherited after Alexander's death. Historical accounts show that purple dye was extremely valuable in Alexander's time and was a symbol of wealth and power.

A clue to royal lineage?

The researchers are convinced that the purple material comes from Persia, where it was considered a sign of power. Alexander adopted this dye after his conquest of Persia to demonstrate his power. The burial chamber also contains other artifacts associated with Alexander, including a gold wreath and a scepter that was uncommon in Greece but used in Persia.

The discovery raises new questions: Where is Alexander the Great's final resting place? Historians believe his remains were buried in Egypt after his death, while excavations in Alexandria in 2019 raised hopes of finding his grave there. But the mystery remains unsolved, and the search for history's most famous conqueror continues!