Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.

 

Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.
Alexander the Great is one of the most famous rulers of the ancient world. As king of Macedonia from 336 B.C. to 323 B.C., he conquered an enormous empire, stretching from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. But his reign was brought to an abrupt halt when he died at the age of 32. His cause of death is highly disputed, and his tomb has been lost for centuries.

Hundreds have searched for the tomb, to no avail, and theories of its location range from his homeland of Macedonia (now Greece) to Egypt. But researchers say they are closer than ever before to finding this renowned resting place.
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