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Aristotle's lost tomb has finally been found

By T.K. Randall
May 26, 2016 · Comment icon 11 comments

A Roman-built marble bust of Aristotle. Image Credit: PD - Ludovisi Collection / Jastrow (2006)
The long-sought final resting place of the Greek philosopher has been unearthed at a site in Macedonia.
Considered by many to be the world's first true scientist, Aristotle was born in Stagira in 384 BC and died at the age of 62 in Chalcis, Evia. A student of Plato's Academy in Athens, Aristotle produced writings on a plethora of subjects including logic, ethics, biology, physics, poetry and linguistics.

He was originally thought to have been buried in Chalcis, but despite extensive efforts to locate his tomb the exact whereabouts of his final resting place have long remained something of an enigma.

Now though, following an excavation that has spanned more than 20 years, archaeologists have announced that they have finally found what they believe to be Aristotle's tomb within the ancient northern Greece city of Stagira - the philosopher's birthplace.
The tomb, which consists of a mounded dome and marble floor dating to the Hellenistic period, is situated in the center of the city and appears to have been designed for public viewing.

An altar outside the tomb, along with a path to the entrance, would have provided visitors with the opportunity to pay their respects while a selection of artifacts, including ceramics and coins from the time of Alexander the Great, indicated that the tomb had been well frequented and maintained.

The find has been described as the most significant at the Stagira site in more than two decades.

Source: Greek Reporter | Comments (11)




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Comment icon #2 Posted by pallidin 8 years ago
Outstanding!
Comment icon #3 Posted by Nuclear Wessel 8 years ago
This is awesome!
Comment icon #4 Posted by universal skeptic 8 years ago
Long live Aristotle, the precursor of cool!    
Comment icon #5 Posted by Ell 8 years ago
Really? 
Comment icon #6 Posted by DieChecker 8 years ago
I do hope no looters have gotten at the tomb, and some remarkable things are found.
Comment icon #7 Posted by Dark_Grey 8 years ago
So cool
Comment icon #8 Posted by Everdred 8 years ago
Yeah, it sounds highly suspect.  From the deion, it doesn't sound like they've found anything that actually indicates it was a tomb.  The location and the presence of an altar, however, would suggest the structure is a temple.
Comment icon #9 Posted by Ozfactor 8 years ago
an exciting find , but I am not sure where the proof is that Aristotle is resting there .
Comment icon #10 Posted by Codenwarra 8 years ago
Good work, now put up something solid. A granite monolith with
Comment icon #11 Posted by quiXilver 8 years ago
sounds like they are working on massive assumption...


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