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Whilst there are theories as to whom the tomb was built for, who is actually inside it, and when it was sealed and why, I have yet to see one even remotely plausible explanation for the state of the skeleton. The tomb was open for visitation (though on what basis no one will eve know now), but did t...

Here I'm going off writings by Plutarch and Curtius. "During the dissensions among the commanders, which lasted several days, the body continued clear and fresh, without any sign of such taint or corruption, though it lay neglected in a close, sultry place." (Plutarch, The Life of Alexande...

@ Alexias: Apparently, the cart wasn't well guarded enough. Plus there may not have been much of a journey needed to be made, as he'd have made the journey by sea. 2 years is still a long time to ponder what to do with a body, way too long given the "military" and "political" dec...

Welcome speople. Many things in that first post that need addressing but far too much going hereabouts to attempt the lot just now. The problem is you proceed from several incorrect assumptions. One of the most important is below: If Ptolemy wanted Alexander's remains in order to further legitimise...

Just how correct is history when it says that Alexander was buried in Egypt ? Firstly, it supposedly took 2 years to begin moving his (supposedly embalmed) remains. Secondly, it supposedly took 2 years for Ptolemy to make his move to steal them. Thirdly, supposedly, nothing was ever done about that....