To our north, our neighborly media in FYROM is also showing a keen interest and has over the past few days referred to the statements made by Samaras and an article in the Agelioforos newspaper which spoke about the significant findings that have been unearthed proving once again that Macedonia is (was and forever will be) Greek.
If the treasures that are found there prove to be the last residence of the king of kings, then this place will become a global sensation and what will come after that -as far as our national interests are concerned- will be unprecedented.
Let us not forget what the mayor of this town said: “The premier’s (Samaras') visit means the excavation is expected to reveal something significant. The “area and Greece will become known around the world.”
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http://hellasfrappe.blogspot.com/2014/08/is-greece-getting-ready-to-unveil.html
Here are some of news services / papers that featured the news:
Time Magazine - Time magazine underlined that the findings in the area date from the end of the reign of king Alexander the Great. However, the article notes that it is not possible that the tomb is the grave of Alexander the Great, since he “died in Babylon and was moved to Egypt to be buried in 323 BC”.
The Telegraph - The Telegraph commented on the Greek Prime Minister’s statements about a “clearly extremely significant discovery”, and at the same time those made by the archaeologist Katerina Peristeri regarding the data that lead to the conclusion that the tomb dates from the era of Alexander the Great.
Die Welt - Die Welt referred to the important discovery noting that: “The Greeks are hoping that they have found the grave of a member of the family of Alexander the Great. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras visited the site and spoke of a very significant discovery”.
Reuters - Reuters spoke about the tomb that was discovered by archaeologists in Amphipolis as well as the visit of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras to the site.
Business Insider - Business Insider headlined a report titled: ”There’s A Lot Of People Speculating That Alexander The Great’s Tomb May Have Been Found”
The Washington Post - The paper said that: "Built in the time of Alexander, the tomb may house members of his family. Or one of his top generals may be buried there. Either way, an archaeology crew led by Katerina Peristeri may have an answer by the end of the month."
The National Oserver - On its part the Nat. Observer said that: "Archaeologists in Greece have discovered a vast tomb that they believe is connected with the reign of the warrior-king Alexander the Great, who conquered vast areas of the ancient world between Greece and India."
NBC - The American TV channel said: "the tomb is expected to be opened in the next two weeks. So far, workers have unveiled a flight of 13 steps that lead to a broad path, flanked by masonry walls, which end in a built-up arch covering two headless, wingless sphinxes — mythical creatures that blend human, bird and lion characteristics. A strong police guard has been mounted around the fenced-off mound."
The Liberty Voice - The paper said: "the newly discovered burial tomb is about 1,600 feet in length and was erected from marble that was imported from the neighboring island of Thassos. It is also believed that the mound could have been designed by a legendary architect of the time known as Dinocrates. He was believed to have been a close friend of Alexander’s."
The Alaska Highway News - This paper said: "archaeologists believe the apparently unlooted Amphipolis grave, which is surrounded by a surprisingly long and well-built wall with courses of marble decorations, may have belonged to a senior ancient official."
The Raw Story - The online news service said: "built on the banks of the river Strymon — some 60 kilometers (37 miles) from the modern city of Serres — Amphipolis was an important city of the ancient Macedonian kingdom under Alexander. Alexander’s Persian wife Roxanne and son Alexander were exiled to Amphipolis and murdered there on the orders of his successor King Cassander around 310 BCE."
The China Topix - This Asian news service writes: "even though Alexander died in Babylon - about 50 miles from Baghdad in modern-day Iraq - his tomb has not been found so far."
Newsmax - The paper notes that: "a Greece tomb was unearthed recently in the northern part of the country, but archaeologists are stumped as to who was buried in the funeral mound, which could date back to the time of Alexander the Great."
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