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| National Geographic Egypt Unwrapped Alexander |
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Documentary, TV
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National Geographic
 (2002)
60 mins
NR
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Alexander the Great is one of historys greatest warrior kings, and was the leader of the most powerful nation in the ancient world. The location of his tomb has eluded archaeologists for nearly 2,000 years but new theories may help reveal its location.
Alexander the Great was the ancient world’s mightiest warrior. He died Pharaoh of Egypt, and his body was a powerful political tool that enabled anyone possessing it to receive honor and legitimacy as a potential ruler. Learn more about this legendary man:
Alexander was the first foreigner to be crowned Pharaoh.
Alexander did not look like the Egyptians—he was a blond-haired Greek from the kingdom of Macedonia.
Alexander arrived in Egypt in 332 B.C. and drove out the Persian Army that was occupying Egypt.
The powerful class of priests who had survived Persian rule quickly gave Alexander their support.
Alexander’s empire stretched acr... |
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