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Archaeologists unearth lost city of Alexander the Great in Iraq
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Ancient archaeology has been revolutionized as a massive, previously unknown settlement founded by King Philip II and his son Alexander III was discovered near the Tigris River in northern Iraqi Kurdistan. The site is estimated to be over 20 kilometers long with walls up to three meters high that still stand today despite being buried for approximately two thousand years under sand dunes since around 315 BC, a timeline confirmed by radiocarbon dating of organic materials found within the ruins and surrounding structures like wells used during Alexander's stay.
Key Points
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1Archaeologists have discovered the lost city of Alexandria on the Tigris River, founded by Alexander the Great in Iraq.
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2The site was uncovered after nearly two thousand years and has been described as massive or gigantic to archaeologist's amazement.
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3Multiple Greek-language news outlets reported this discovery simultaneously within a few hours around March 13th.
Developments
[Mar 13, Mar]
Archaeologists discovered the lost city of Alexandria on the Tigris River in Iraq after nearly two thousand years; news outlets reported it as a massive find that amazed them.