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We may have just identified the ruins of the tomb that once held the ashes of the Greek philosopher, Aristotle.
Aristotle was one of the most brilliant thinkers of the ancient world. He was a student of Plato (who had been a student of Socrates), and had been the tutor of Alexander the Great. He died at Chalkis in northern Greece in 322 BC, but his ashes were returned to his hometown of Stagira, where a stately building was erected to house them.
Greek archaeologist Kostas Sismanidis claims the ruins he has found have not definitely been proved to be the tomb of Aristotle. However, he claims it is the most likely identification, especially in light of the evidence of ancient sources.
Reconstruction of the Tomb of Aristotle
The present days ruins of the horseshoe shaped tomb.
There is also a short clip below (but please disregard the overstatement that Aristotle was the founder of Western Civilisation—there were obviously a few other Greeks to thank for that, too 😉).
Archaeologists digging in near Xirokambi (not fare from Amykles, ancient Amyclae), south of Sparta, have discovered the remains of a ten-room Mycenaean palace. Indications are that it dates all the way back to the 17th–16th centuries BC. Plenty of inscriptions in Linear B script were also found amongst the cache of artefacts.
This is an exciting find that will help us piece together a little more of the early history of the Greek peninsula.
The full story and some great pics are found at The Pappas Post.
You can also check out the website of the Amykles Research Project.
Excavation site at Amykles
With Meagre Powers 