One aspect of being an archaeologist is that you rarely run out of work. One minute, you’ve found one of the most important discoveries in decades. Or, your work has run dry (no pun intended) when newer finds take the spotlight, Either way, your place in the sun is always there, shining. Here’s a perfect case: Archaeologists haven’t definitively found it Alexander the Great’s tomb yet, but Greek archaeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta is excavating in Alexandria’s former royal quarter, uncovering massive foundations and artifacts (statues, pottery) in the right historical layers, suggesting she might be close to the lost site, guided by ancient texts describing the tomb’s location relative to the palace.
Other theories point to repurposed temples in Saqqara or even the Nabi Daniel Mosque in Alexandria, but the Alexandria excavation is yielding significant clues by reaching bedrock and identifying original city structures. Clearly, there is work ahead not matter how far you dig. Watch the video above courtesy of the always reliable, always interesting National Geographic.
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