Archaeology’s Holy Grail: Despite centuries of exploration, archaeologists can’t find the legendary tomb of Alexander the Great

Forward is an excerpt from Bob Barney’s column called, Alexander the Great Reads About Himself in the Book of Daniel

Bob Barney – Are you aware that the rise of Alexander the Great was foretold in the Bible BEFORE Alexander was even born?  This is not widely known, and the Hollywood movie made several years ago did not mention it, but the famous Jewish historian Josephus records that Alexander accompanied the priest of the Living God to the Temple into Jerusalem, where he “offered sacrifice to God, according to the high priest’s direction, and magnificently treated both the high priest and the priests.”  Josephus lived in the first century AD and his history of the Jewish people are read to this day.

We are often told that the Old Testament prophecies are mainly “fairy tales” that never really were fulfilled. They were actually written after the events happened and then written down after the fact, claiming to be written at an earlier time. This is a total lie propagated by historians in an attempt to make the Bible an error filled uninspired book of men. 

These historians know that Alexander the Great conquered Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and the known world of his day.  Josephus says that he was told about Daniel, and the fact that his reign was predicted some 200 years earlier by the great prophet, Daniel!  Alexander was no doubt impressed! So impressed that he did not only visit the Temple in Jerusalem, but made a sacrifice to the God of Israel!

Historical Accounts and Early Burials

After Alexander’s death in Babylon in 323 BC, his body became a symbol of immense political significance. Initially his remains were interred in Memphis, Egypt, by Ptolemy I Soter, one of his generals. Afterward the body was transferred to Alexandria’s mausoleum known as the Soma or Sema.

A Loss Of Collective Memory

The Alexandria mausoleum became a revered site, visited by figures such as Julius Caesar and Augustus. Over the centuries, the tomb’s exact location faded from collective memory, and by the 4th or 5th century AD, its whereabouts were lost.

Alexandria: The Prime Candidate

Given historical records, Alexandria is widely considered the likeliest site of Alexander’s tomb. The city, founded by Alexander himself, was the site of his reburial and subsequent veneration. Many attempts have been made to locate the tomb in Alexandria, focusing on areas like the ancient royal quarter. Some believe it lies beneath Nabi Daniel Mosque, but no real evidence has emerged to confirm the tomb’s location in Alexandria.

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