Michael Butler+FollowAlexander’s BFF Got a Sun-Filled Tomb?!Did you know Alexander the Great’s bestie, Hephaestion, might have a tomb that lights up with sunlight every winter solstice? A new study says the massive Kasta monument in Greece was possibly built to flood with sunlight on December 21, symbolizing renewal and cosmic power. Some historians aren’t totally convinced, but if true, that’s some next-level friendship goals (and ancient engineering flex). Imagine your tomb designed to catch the perfect winter glow! #HistoryMystery #AncientGreece #AlexanderTheGreat #Culture40Share
frazierdanielle+FollowAlexander’s BFF’s Tomb Has a Sun SecretGet this: a massive tomb in Greece—possibly built for Alexander the Great’s bestie, Hephaestion—was designed so sunlight beams right into the burial chamber on the winter solstice. Archaeologists think this could’ve been for epic rituals about renewal and cosmic order. But not everyone’s convinced, since the ancient calendar was kinda messy and winter in Greece is super cloudy. Still, the idea that ancient architects pulled off this solar alignment is wild! #HistoryNerd #AncientGreece #AlexanderTheGreat #Science70Share
Roy Davis+FollowAlexander’s Dad? Not So Fast!Turns out that famous tomb in Greece, long thought to hold Alexander the Great’s dad, actually has the remains of a young woman and six infants! New research shows the man buried there was way too young to be Philip II, and the kids were added way later—probably during Roman times. The real Philip II? Still a mystery. History plot twist, anyone? #HistoryMystery #Archaeology #AlexanderTheGreat #AncientGreece #PlotTwist #Science00Share
Roy Davis+FollowAlexander’s Dad? Not in This Tomb!Turns out the famous Greek tomb thought to hold Alexander the Great’s dad, Philip II, actually has a younger man, a woman, and six babies! New research shows the man died decades before Philip II, and the babies were buried there centuries later, probably by locals reusing the tomb. The identities of the original pair are still a mystery, but they were definitely ancient VIPs. History plot twist, anyone? #HistoryMystery #AncientGreece #Archaeology #AlexanderTheGreat #PlotTwist #Science20Share
Jason Cuevas+FollowDid They Just Find Alexander’s Grandma’s Hometown?Archaeologists in North Macedonia might’ve just stumbled on the birthplace of Alexander the Great’s grandma! They found what looks like the ancient city of Lyncus, packed with artifacts like coins from Alexander’s time, game pieces, and even a clay theater ticket. The site was long thought to be just a military outpost, but new tech (hello, drone lasers!) revealed a whole city, including a massive acropolis. If confirmed, this could totally rewrite what we know about ancient Macedonia! #Archaeology #HistoryNerd #AlexanderTheGreat #AncientMysteries #NorthMacedonia #Science341Share
susanfoster+FollowAncient City Discovery in North MacedoniaArchaeologists might have found the birthplace of Alexander the Great’s grandmother in North Macedonia! Lyncus, the ancient city believed to be her birthplace, has revealed coins from Alexander’s era and fascinating artifacts. This could change what we know about ancient Macedonia and its role in history. 🏺🔍 #Archaeology #AlexanderTheGreat #HistoryDiscovery #Science370Share
