Alexander the Great: The Mystery of His Tomb

The video explores the history of Alexander the Great's tomb, which was revered in Alexandria for centuries before being lost due to religious upheavals. Dr. Zahi Hawas's team discovered the Valley of the Golden Mummies in Baharia Oasis, suggesting a possible hiding place for Alexander's body. The site was a center for Alexander's cult, which persisted even after Egypt's Christianization. Theories suggest Alexander had multiple burials, and the search for his body continues, highlighting his enduring influence.

What major religious changes in Egypt contributed to the disappearance of Alexander's tomb?

• The influence of Confucianism and Taoism

• The spread of Judaism and Zoroastrianism

• The dominance of Christianity and Islam

• The rise of Buddhism and Hinduism

What significant archaeological discovery was made in the Baharia Oasis in 1996?

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The tomb of Tutankhamun

• The Rosetta Stone

• The Valley of the Golden Mummies

What diverse groups of people were buried together in the Valley of the Golden Mummies?

• Romans, Greeks, Bedouins, and Egyptians

• Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, and Olmecs

• Persians, Indians, Chinese, and Arabs

• Celts, Vikings, Saxons, and Normans

What was the significance of the temple found in the Baharia Oasis?

• It was a center for the cult of Alexander's divine status

• It was dedicated to the Egyptian god Ra

• It was a burial site for Egyptian pharaohs

• It was a marketplace for ancient traders

How did early Greek Christians in Baharia possibly use Alexander's temple?

• As a fortress against invaders

• As a place for Christian worship

• As a school for teaching philosophy

• As a meeting place or congregation site

What is suggested about the burial practices of those interred near Alexander's potential resting place?

• They wanted to be far from Alexander

• They were unaware of Alexander's presence

• They were buried in separate locations

• They sought to be near Alexander the Great

What is known about the number of burials Alexander the Great had?

• He was buried in Greece

• He was never buried

• He had multiple burials

• He had only one burial

Where was Alexander the Great first buried?

• In Athens

• In Memphis, probably in the Sakara necropolis

• In Rome

• In Babylon

What is the significance of Alexander's enduring legacy?

• He was only important in Egypt

• He was a minor historical figure

• He changed the face of history and still wields power

• He was forgotten after his death

What continues to drive the search for Alexander's tomb?

• The hope of finding treasure

• The desire to uncover historical truth

• The need to build a new museum

• The quest for religious artifacts