Alexander the Great’s soldiers’ tombs possibly found in ancient Turkish city of Aigai

Excavations at the ancient city of Aigai's necropolis in Turkey may have uncovered tombs belonging to Alexander the Great's soldiers, according to the state-run Andalou Agency. The rescue excavations, led by Associate Professor Faris Demir and coordinated with Turkey's Culture and Tourism Ministry, have revealed at least 30 rock-cut tombs and chest-type graves, with 10 fully uncovered so far. The tombs date to the Hellenistic period (323-31 BCE) and remained in use through the Roman era. Aigai was reportedly founded by Macedonian soldiers for Alexander, who prepared for the Battle of Issus nearby in 333 BCE. Archaeologists also found vessel fragments and tear bottles as grave offerings, which will be displayed at the Adana Museum after restoration.