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Was Alexander the Great Buried Alive?
In 232 BCE, one of the greatest conquerors in history died. After days of illness, Alexander the Great died in Babylon, leaving behind the largest land empire in history at that time. However, the cause of his death has been debated for centuries. Was it poison? Old war wounds? Alcohol poisoning? Or did he have an illness that caused his people to bury him alive? We’ll look at this theory on the death of Alexander the Great in today’s History Under the Radar.
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By Nick HowardIn 232 BCE, one of the greatest conquerors in history died. After days of illness, Alexander the Great died in Babylon, leaving behind the largest land empire in history at that time. However, the cause of his death has been debated for centuries. Was it poison? Old war wounds? Alcohol poisoning? Or did he have an illness that caused his people to bury him alive? We’ll look at this theory on the death of Alexander the Great in today’s History Under the Radar.