“Our research, combined with a careful reading of ancient sources, has led us to pinpoint the exact location of the battle, ...

Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BC. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Alexander was educated by the philosopher Aristotle.

However, it was not found in the tomb of Alexander the Great himself, but rather his half-brother, Philip III of Macedon.

Alexander the Great ruled the ancient kingdom of Macedon—centered on the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula—between 336 B.C. until his death in 323 B.C. at the age of 32. During his ...