After his death in Babylon in 323 BC, the body of Alexander the Great was taken in a magnificent procession to Egypt for eventual burial in Alexandria, where it remained on display for some six hundred years.
Alexander’s mausoleum was considered a wonder of the world. Roman emperors including Julius Caesar, Augustus and Caracalla paid pilgrimages. Yet after a series of earthquakes, fires and wars, Alexandria fell into decline and the tomb was lost.
Despite numerous excavations, it has never been found.
Follow these links to learn more about one of the great unsolved mysteries of the ancient world.
Alexander’s tomb An excellent site for everything related to the lost tomb
Centre d’Etudes Alexandrine For information on archaeology in and around Alexandria
Livius for articles and source material on Alexander
Pothos One of the best Alexander the Great websites
Tour Egypt Official site of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. For practicalities travelling in Egypt, and information on the ancient sites.