Alexander's Tomb and St. Mark's Significance

The transcript discusses the disappearance of Alexander the Great's tomb around 390 CE and the subsequent emergence of references to St. Mark's tomb in Alexandria. It explores the theory that St. Mark's tomb may have replaced Alexander's, possibly even using the same body, as part of a broader trend of converting pagan sites to Christian ones. The discussion highlights the coincidence in timing and location of the two tombs, suggesting a potential identity switch.

What is the prevailing theory about the fate of Alexander's tomb?

• It was converted into a Christian church.

• It was destroyed along with other polytheistic shrines.

• It was moved to a secret location.

• It was preserved by the Roman Empire.

What alternative theory does Andrew Chug propose regarding Alexander's tomb?

• It was relocated to Rome.

• It was transformed into a museum.

• It was hidden by the Egyptian priests.

• It was replaced by the tomb of St. Mark.

When did references to St. Mark's tomb first appear?

• In 350 CE

• In 400 CE

• In 392 CE

• In the 1st century CE

What is the historical significance of Alexander in Alexandria?

• He was the first Christian bishop.

• He was the founder of the city.

• He was a Roman emperor.

• He was a famous philosopher.

What role did St. Mark play in Alexandria?

• He was the founder of Christianity in the city.

• He was a famous general.

• He was a renowned architect.

• He was a Roman governor.

Where was Alexander's tomb reportedly located in ancient Alexandria?

• In the royal palace

• At a crossroads in the city center

• Near the harbor

• On a hill outside the city

What does a medieval map of Alexandria claim to show?

• The location of the ancient library

• The location of St. Mark's tomb

• The location of the Roman forum

• The location of the Great Pyramid

What common practice in the Roman world supports the theory about St. Mark's tomb?

• Preserving all ancient sites

• Destroying all pagan sites

• Renaming and adapting pagan sites to Christian ones

• Building new temples over old ones

What is the proposed relationship between the tombs of Alexander and St. Mark?

• They were built by the same architect.

• They were located in different cities.

• They may have used the same body.

• They were both destroyed by fire.

What does the theory suggest about the identity of the bodies in the tombs?

• They may have switched identities.

• They were both Egyptian pharaohs.

• They were both Roman emperors.

• They were both lost at sea.