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1. He died 1200 miles away in Babylon. In the summer.

Fri Aug 23, 2013, 07:33 PM

Aug 2013

How long would it take to get his body to Amphipolis?

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Have archaeologists discovered the grave of Alexander the Great ? [View all] dipsydoodle Aug 2013 OP

He died 1200 miles away in Babylon. In the summer. rug Aug 2013 #1

By train or bus? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #2

I wouldn't much want to smell the 1000 camels either petronius Aug 2013 #6

If he was mummified first it would not matter how long it took. oneshooter Aug 2013 #7

It was not uncommon to pack corpses in salt Nevernose Aug 2013 #10

Thanks, I'll sleep well tonight. rug Aug 2013 #12

If not his tomb, could it be a memorial to him after his death? Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #4

were there no other kings? David Krout Aug 2013 #5

This is a good point Nevernose Aug 2013 #11

The Elusive Tomb of Alexander struggle4progress Aug 2013 #9

His life was pretty amazing LittleBlue Aug 2013 #13