Finding The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great (Full Episode) | National Geographic

[@Gerryjournal]

How magnificent. Such contributions to history. I always wanted to be an Egyptologist, but being from an extremely poor family, it was out of the question. I did, however, manage to live at the foot of the Giza pyramids for a year. The most exciting year of my 80 years

[@Luchini.]

Omg really? How was it living there? I've heard a lot of bad things about the places near giza

[@lauraphysicsspeer5029]

Wow, at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, how cool. I think being an Egyptologist would be so cool.

[@3l3llala13]

There are no homes at the feet of the pyramids.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Such nonsense. Money has absolutely no impact on an Americans education. Unless you aren't an American then maybe, but in America everyone, regardless of race, creed or economic status can reach the greatest heights of success in education and profession by getting good grades, keeping their clothes on and not committing crime. That's all anyone need do in America. Then all their education is paid for. That's what scholarships are. The Pell grant is for all poor with good grades and no criminal history. Stop blaming others. You only have yourself to blame.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Btw, if you want to know where Alexander's tomb is, turn to the catholic church. They pretended he was a Christian Saint, covered the body with pork and took it to the church.

[@SandraNelson063]

Alexander was a lead from the front commander. So his body was covered in battle wounds. He never had time to heal properly. I think he was in constant pain, exhausted, full of infections. I wouldn't be surprised if an infection finally ended his pain.

[@seanng201]

noteworthy too that his wounds were all from the front because he doesnt retreat from a fight!

[@leannelivers3827]

Be careful to believe what a emperor has his staff write about his accomplishments and what he actually did in the wars he won

[@gregorycancela8716]

He was poisoned by his generals because he wanted to keep going

[@HalEDH1]

@@leannelivers3827 There are many accounts from everyday soldiers that told of him fighting in front lines with them.

[@MiThreeSunz]

A truly fascinating documentary! Papakosta’s dedication and tenacity will pay off! 😊🇨🇦

[@NefariousKitten]

huge props and appreciation for these brave and dedicated workers! They deserve a lot of credit.

[@meko5764]

Truly god blessed them all fm those who build the tomb and the dig team. Without anyone of them we wont be able to study about these amazing history around the world.

[@R12gsa09]

Incredible coverage worthy as always of NatGeo, mesmerizing story and an unvetted archeological struggle by Dr Papakostas! On a personal note and as a Greek American, I’m so very proud and honored by Pepi’s tenacity and the gallant of her intellect. Because of the unyielding spirit of scientists like Pepi, the tomb of Alexander the Great has already been found on so many people’s hearts. Bravo madame!

[@reynaldoa.ocampojr.3744]

I deeply adore the works and patience of the Archeologist

[@talamioros]

If you didn't actually find the lost tomb of Alexander the Great in the video, don't title it "Finding the Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great". Natgeo, you're supposed to be better than this.

[@praetorian11]

Saves a lot of time. Thanks!

[@dponzie1]

Yep

[@brentongillespie9859]

Yeah a 2 minute clip would of been better. NG come on.

[@raffylinconada7068]

The word used is FINDING, not FOUND.

[@Bellroysg]

Don't be such a baby. The title is correct

[@chriscarrol9373]

I remember in the 80s Geraldo Rivera opening Al Capone's vault live on TV after 2 hrs of non stop commercials and hype to find only a couple of old bottles. Thank you for helping me relive my youth. LoL

[@mofrix9363]

What don't you understand in the title of the video ? This is what we call archeology, I know it's hard to understand for a low IQ who cuts kebabs.

[@Automedon2]

Geraldo's crew threw those bottles in there just so they'd have something to "find"

[@alisong2328]

I thought all he found was goo.

[@chriscarrol9373]

Ya it was advertised for a month in the 80s everyone was excited it was like the Superbowl in attendance watching commercials every 6-7 mins. Then he found well a couple of bottles. America felt ripped off. Why many hated him.

[@DannyWildmon]

Yeah I watched that too whatta disappointment!

[@izabelabhering7041]

An amazing labor of love and persistency. Please continue!

[@WorldMysteries2u]

Absolutely amazing and captivating! The journey to find the lost tomb of Alexander the Great not only brings new knowledge but also ignites curiosity and a passion for exploring history. Thank you, National Geographic, for bringing us closer to one of humanity’s greatest mysteries. Can’t wait to see the next discoveries!

[@catatanbudaya]

It's very interesting to watch the search for the mysterious tomb of Alexander the Great! Research like this not only opens up historical insight, but also reminds us how vast the richness of ancient cultures and civilizations still holds many mysteries. Kudos to the team who are trying to dig up traces of the past to enrich our understanding of the world. Hopefully this research will continue and bring valuable new discoveries for all of us!

[@gelhizole]

knock nick nick

[@pangs3798]

Although there can't be a definitive answer to this question but I just want you to remember one thing, Hannibal, Scipio, Caesar, Augustus, Trajan, Napoleon had only one thing in common, they all looked up to Alexander. That's how badass this dude is, probably one the single most important person in history.

[@petracunningham2550]

I feel for you Pepe! Keep going the world is benefiting from all the discoveries along the way

[@jonasmichaelmoir9378]

Unstoppable passion! Thank you ! Pepe!

[@hayeonkim7838]

Thanks for meaningful and valuable video as always ❤❤❤

[@naturesmomentstv]

It unveils the mysterious world of Alexander the Great and the captivating journey to find his lost tomb. Thank you, National Geographic

[@StellaFl]

Ι visited Vergina in Macedonia, Greece where Alexander's father's tomb lies and I remember tearing up reading the inscriptions from over 2.000 ago and being able to understand some of what was written on them. I speak Greek though.

[@ΕλένηΤουλοπούλου]

Πήγατε φέτος που αναστηλώθηκε το παλάτι του Φιλίππου;θα είναι φανταστικό. Πολλοί επιμένουν ότι ο τάφος είναι του Μ Αλεξανδρου

[@carolbaughan8768]

My hero! The Lost tomb of Alexander! Respect! I love this!

[@mrmpoutias5916]

Pepi if you are reading comments please dont give up the search. I m greek myself, not a archeologist but i read a lot about alexander and try myself to pinpoint the tomb. After reading Strabo, Arrianus, Droysen, polubios and more i assume that his grave is either A. Destroyed, because the Romans after winning in the battle of Pydna 168 bc against Perseus the last king of Macedonia, they needed to destroy everything that gave life-form-unity to this formitable adversary, the grave was the symbol and needed to be exterminated, after all Carthago delenda est. B. Alexanders grave is at the siwa oase because there was the oracle of Zeus Ammon. Alexander visited that place with his ''bodyguard'' Ptolemy i soter they got lost in the dessert and two snakes guided them to the oracle.He was fascinated by the place and when hephastion died he asked this oracle and not the Dion in macedonia if hephastion must be honored as god or hero. Very importand is that Ptolemy snatched the body en route to Aiges and took it to his satrapy-Egypt. C. its burried in alexandria of egypt under some massive structure of today because julius caeser and some arab scolar whos name i dont remember supposedly visited it. Strabo gives many good infos like pepi is saying in this vid.

[@gelhizole]

uhhh good

[@darcyissues]

Cleopatra's, Alexander's, and all the Ptolemais' tombs would most likely never be found, Zahi Hawass, and he is not the only one, taking in consideration old maps, have confirmed the tombs where in the area that sunk in the sea during the earthquakes followed by the famous tsunami that did much damage to the city. The chances of anyone finding ever a burial are close to zero. It is sad but it is also true.

[@Retr0GamerGR]

Ο Μέγας Αλέξανδρος ήταν Μακεδόνας Έλληνας.Δεν είχε καμία σχέση με Σλάβους όπως ισχυρίζονται οι Σκοπιανοί.Η γλώσσα που μιλούσαν ήταν η Ελληνική η παιδεία το ίδιο.

[@vladimirboskovic]

Illyrian tribes used greek language also so what he was macedonian Philip and Alexander had Greek city States under occupation the greeks referred to Macedonians as barbarians as for Slavs do you really believe slavs came at height of eastern roman empire and settled without battle there are 250 roman cities behind danube and rome had 600.000 soldiers furthermore would illyro romanized populace accepted slavs in such huge numbers without batlle 😂 story about balkan peoples being Slavs is a joke

[@glokiglob4850]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@billyblioumis]

​@@vladimirboskovic When they first arrived in the Balkans, a series of conflicts began between the Byzantine Romans and the Southern Slavs. Many battles were fought by many different leaders, but the most important conflict was the one between Emepror Basil II Porphyrogenitus . There were many such conflicts between the Slavs and the Romans, and not just against the Romans. The immigration started as Nomads, later on settled in the former Roman provinces of Pannonia and Dalmatia reached a substantial amount of autonomy or independence,

[@vladimirboskovic]

@@billyblioumis yes doclea state defeated twice byzantines in 1042 but in 7th and 9 centyry there are no batlles betwen slavs and romans i mean they teach us that slavs literally walk in acros danube in 7th century which is kinda stupid smaller groups maybe

[@billyblioumis]

@@vladimirboskovic there is for sure mixture with local populations. They were several battles during the years - We talk about an area that had frequent barbarians. and not easy accessible (mountains rivers etc) . In Greece there are documented battles in Boeotia and in later on in Patra. Also keep in mind that Byzantine empire practically left the area after the war with Persians , it helped definitely larger migration to settle.

[@nereussatyros3461]

Great documentary ng

[@Hobbies13]

Greek history 🇬🇷❤️

[@dirtybossaofficial]

lol greek sick history based on lies. are you proud that he killed alot africans?

[@glokiglob4850]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@KRYPTIA-mp4ol]

@@glokiglob4850why laughing slav?

[@Quantum-Phoenix]

​@@glokiglob4850You went to school in skopia?😅😅😅

[@jasnajazz]

Macedonian history 🇲🇰❤

[@ReggieWarrhol]

Wow! What an amazing crew she has, they seem almost as invested as she is in finding anything that can lead to answers. If anyone is going to find Alexanders tomb, I believe she will do it.

[@shimshonmelamed2888]

Egypt was and will remain the most fascinating country in the world! And it is our duty to all help and discover the past!!

[@racecar945]

Now it is infected by Islam....

[@racecar945]

But now it's infected with is lam 😔

[@racecar945]

But now it's infec ted by Izlam😔😔

[@johannesnicolaas]

But the images of the find of of the statue.... is truely magnificent!

[@ballezo5574]

Muhteşem bir buluş ve çalışma 🙏

[@Penswordman]

A very determined and inspired woman, in search for heritage and legend that is probably signed in her DNA. A fairly nice watch. Let's hope that in Part II, NG sends a reporter who CAN imagine carrying a body a mere 90 feet *down* a winding stone stairway.

[@Mamarchist]

Why is it all dramatization and exaggeration like some History Channel conspiracy show. Who is the petty dramatics for?

[@kimfitzgerald702]

It may be because it’s an American production

[@pennymccabe8852]

@@kimfitzgerald702😂😂 👍

[@karenramstedt4614]

It's just for atmosphere. I think it is dramatic for some people. Not for everyone, but for many who have a passion for history.

[@wardchute851]

3.31, the successful rescue after a bomb blast.

[@martymcfly256]

As Josh Gates showed, there is a very strong case that the body thought to be St. Mark the Evangelist in Venice, is really that of Alexander the Great.

[@user-ui6kv2np8i]

It's imo, a 100% fact. TOO many coincidences, both physical and historical for it to be ANYTHING else.

[@theflippestside]

She's pretty rude to her workers - 'Give it to me!' lol Like they are there slogging in the dirt for her, being polite when asking them for something wouldn't kill her.

[@paulbarker5915]

Remember: she’s French. Rudeness is the norm.

[@gioiazucchero]

Thanks for the interesting epidode!

[@besmart9624]

no adds, magnificent!

[@Athlynne]

One of the reasons I decided against my early-childhood dream of being an archaeologist was my severe claustrophobia. Someone could be like, hey, the Holy Grail is right down this tunnel, and I'd be like...not it, sorry.

[@sansserif8839]

😂 Nope.

[@Kelari313]

Good documentation and very interesting target! Would have been nice to have some timestamps to know when the videos were taken.

[@esarjan]

Can't wait for the next episode in which they actually find Alexander The Great's tomb.

[@gogorreal]

Just wait for the Show to repeat itself 5 more times before saying exactly what it was explaining at the very beginning. Such stupid narration, it's awful

[@user-ui6kv2np8i]

It's in Venice, Alexander's body is actually "St Mark". Just google Alexander and St Mark and you will get all the info reqd. TOO many coincidences, both physical and historical, point to the fact. Though understandably the Catholic church will NEVER allow an examination of ANY kind, even if it is non-invasive.

[@esarjan]

@@gogorreal Exactly🤣

[@ChinaHistoricalJourney]

great video, watching this video I understand many things about ancient tombs. thanks

[@kskisser]

This special is several years old and there has been no new news from this dig. Unfortunately I think we will never get answers as to his final resting place.

[@user-ui6kv2np8i]

Google Alexander the Great and St Mark. PLENTY of evidence suggests that the body of St Mark in Venice is ACTUALLY Alexander.

[@martymcfly256]

@@kskisser I guess you haven’t seen Destination Unknown’s two part episode on Alexander the Great. There is new, very convincing evidence as to the location of Alexander.

[@frankhernandez6883]

*Excellent!* 🌞

[@victorrodriguez-j2j]

im on minute 0:01, and let me guess by the end of the video, they still dont know where it is hahaha

[@_kickingbird_7907]

"finding" should be changed to "looking". she didn't find it. gotta love these click-baity titles

[@Plug4Fotos]

it was aliens

[@ScorpionXXXVII]

THere are history books of people visiting his tomb, way after his burial. And even at that time, he wasn't in his original tomb. So, it was most likely destroyed if there were people visiting his body that was no longer it the tomb.

[@esarjan]

Such an exciting video!!!!!

[@BongObligar]

Nice one 👍🏿

[@RajasriBhattacharyya]

history is a systematic record of past time . she has tried her best i am reading in class six an i have read about alexander and it was interesting. his invention open the trade route between India and Europe. i learned more from this video.

[@Nick_undone]

Well done!

[@markfisher5628]

Here in New Zealand we lost the body of Michael Joseph Savage the Prime minister who died in office in 1940. When his tomb starting subsiding in the early2000s , it was discovered to be empty. took two years to find him nearby, and that was only 60 years since he'd been buried

[@Swearengen1980]

Stop the clickbait titles. We know it hasn't been found. Title it properly, "Searching for the....".

[@dimkit9714]

it reads "finding" not "has been found"..."finding" means 'in the process to discover something"

[@blacklumia666]

When they dug for the foundations of all these huge modern building in Alexandria, am sure the destroyed a lot of archeological sites and artifacts.

[@jesterm.magbanua1758]

So much love❤❤❤

[@billpandos7962]

His tomb might as well be somewhere in Alexandria, but his body allegedly is in San Marcus in Venice.

[@ronmckay504]

The people that are buried there didn't want to be dug up. The tombs are not lost....they were hidden and should remain that way. Let the dead be left alone.

[@bluesdog645]

For some, ignorance is bliss.

[@yvonnethompson844]

damit!!! tine team spoiled me with actually seeing the geophisical surveys from the resistivity, magnetometry, and such!!! lol i wanted to see the print outs

[@Kingofgondor4619]

I hope someday the lost tombs of Alexander the Great and Imhotep are found.

[@Hardtalk4all]

I love how they theatrically turned off the actual lights to walk around the Alexandrian tombs @22 mins, walking around with portable lights. Cool place, its very well light. You don't need flashlights.

[@NoteAndroid]

I'd visited Alexandria once for only few hours. Hopefully, my next trip will be for months.

[@Naga99.]

To uncover the tomb of Alexander The Great, only the archeologist with great mind and determination can find this .

[@just_ben1951]

The tomb was destroyed under Byzantine emperor Theodosius, who banned pagan shrines and temples. Alexander was considered a god.

[@ΑποστολοςΚαραλιολιος-σ9μ]

Μακεδονία Ελλάδα αγάπη ❤❤❤

[@robertpenny7180]

Most statuary from the Hellenistic looked like Alexander, the workshops of Lysippos made tons.

[@eagleeye761]

so sad that egypt built so much stuff over the top of ancient treasures....

[@jscott20002278]

I like how their "precautions" were just a rope tied to a belt loop lol

[@roses9339]

I wonder how the original building construction dealt with the water inundation??. Cheers Rosemary Western Australia 74yrs

[@MarijaSaric-n9h]

It's very sad that the thomb has losted. The bigest conqueror like Alexander the great doesnt deserve that. Through centuries nobody has written were thomb is or try to protect of destroying. Im sure that thomb doesnt exist anymore.. 😢

[@Cantetinza17]

Very cool

[@rickyalexander459]

Every sentence in this documentary begins with Pepi.

[@matxiko]

is there a part II of this very fantastic show ?

[@getin3949]

All of their tools and methods seem so primitive in this part of the world. It was filmed in 2019, not like it was in the 1920's when there weren't better tools as we now have. I guess I don't understand why these poor men were working under such poor conditions, and a rope for him to search into a water filled tunnel with who knows what type of gases could have been in there. He should have had gas detectors, etc...just way better equipment for such an important dig.

[@fbn2884]

At least some boots and gloves

[@wisconsin9009]

Got to 21 minutes before all the adds turned me off great story but every time I got into it, add. Make a paywall with no adds I’d be happy to pay

[@erstrk87]

Before mentioning that "Alexandria was destroyed and rebuilt by later inhabitants", it is a historical duty to mention that the city, its pagan temples and tombs were completely destroyed by early Christian fanatics until the third century (especially the ruler Theodosius). Nothing was spared that was reminiscent of the Ptolemies, Alexander and the Romans. And if it was usable, it was converted into huge Christian buildings (today's St. Marc Church). It is therefore reasonable to assume that there is still a great deal to be found beneath the important churches and mosques. The excavation sites shown in the video are also nothing new in archaeology. There are too many important perspectives. Heinrich Schliemann couldn't get access underneath the nabi danyal mosque. Another thing the roman tomb with the famous alabaster tomb as an indicator. Yet another thing is the andrew chugg theory regarding the todays coptic st. Marks church. You can research them all by yourself 👍

[@matthewarcher3024]

I love how archaeology works. She found this, he found that, they dug it up No. Watch these shows. The workers do all that and the archaeologists take the credit😂😂

[@chrismalcomson7640]

If I'm not mistaken Alexanders tomb was repurposed in the second or 3rd century as the tomb of St Mark, who in turn was taken to the Vatican. Even if she can find the tomb its unlikely to yield Alexanders remains but nonetheless it in itself would be a major discovery..

[@Sunflower8587]

I'm no archeologist, but my spidey sense is thinking it was on the spot where St. Mark's Cathedral in Alexandria sits. Let's just say I did a Google search & it said people have believed it to be at an intersection near that church. I saw there was a Catholic Church nearby on Google maps & said hmm. 🤔 When researching the church, it was believed to have been St. Mark's resting place before his body was taken to Italy at one point. The Catholic Church was notorious for taking over ancient Greek, Roman, & Egyptian buildings & turning them into churches; so it wouldn't surprise me. The building that's there now is not the original building as it's been destroyed & rebuilt numerous times over the centuries. But the fact that other people are wondering if the body believed to be St. Mark could be Alexander The Great and the history of the Catholic Church taking over ancient buildings tells me I'm on the right track. Just a hunch. Sometimes people overanalyze things when they're obsessed with a task when the answer could be a simple one. Just sayin' Not sure what they would find now, though. But if the church has a basement or catacombs under it...also a Catholic practice in Europe, who knows. 🤷‍♀️

[@sallycatlin6751]

Really enjoyed this, however the music was a distraction.

[@ruotze]

Alexanders body was removed from the tomb by two Venetian merchants to save it from the Islamic invasions. You will find it in the crypt below St. Marks Church in Venice, Italy.

[@stevenpiralis9889]

If the great generals tomb still exists and still resembles proof that it was his final resting place it would certainly be an amazing discovery.. Would it make sense that he was taken to his birth place in Pella??

[@giselemariacortianocortian944]

Onde estão as outras legendas???????😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@LawtonDigital]

Cool stuff but way over dramatized. I'm also disappointed to see the lack of concern for worker safety.

[@beedavid]

Curious point : there are buildings (condominiums), roads and tennis court around the dig site. May be Alexander's tomb may be under one of these?

[@Gerryjournal]

The tales, the exploits of Alexander have been disputed many times. It is ageed that much mythology has been added to the story

[@dimitrissel]

Μέγας Αλέξανδρος.

[@kyleesteban467]

She uses the word "Volunteers for precautions". I hear guinea pigs, to sacrifice in case of dangers. Where can I sign up? I AM not afraid to die. Even though I do not want to die. To me, it's about the adventure, not the destination.

[@creative.jon.2024]

Love Pepi

[@NoelleIsTheGeoArchon]

We wish her the best.

[@rymns]

Without destroying modern construction, is difficult to really find important sites and really understand the past. We have the same issue with Jerusalem and other old and mythical cities.

[@Siskovski]

Don't look for him in Alexandria, but in Venice 😉

[@user-ui6kv2np8i]

100%

[@jacobthesettler7616]

ive read some story like Siege of gaza and he went to conquer persia then he disappear in todays egypt he conquer massive land in 12 years which is wild

[@AncientWildTV]

this video is really well done, national geographic always impresses with their stunning visuals and storytelling! however, i can't help but think that the whole concept of finding alexander the great's tomb feels a bit sensationalized. isn't it possible that some things are just meant to remain a mystery?

[@Barbershop.official]

Nice one history bro

[@7555mac]

that tunnel full of water with that rope left there looks like something was robbed there years ago and maybe in a private collection.

[@fafumfuten]

good job pepi

[@tetelestai5736]

Amazing how many commercials KZbin pester you with

[@vierajuh]

O how I wish her (and all of us, who love history and art) to have enough money, energy, time and the luck to continue and to find more and more and maybe Alexander.

[@vantesyeojachingu2762]

I have always been fascinated and curious by ancient civilizations…always wanted to visit Middle East but there’s always war of some sort…

[@MiThreeSunz]

High tech bore scope meets low tech bore hole excavator 😂

[@Chintzierr]

Is there a part two of this?

[@robbleeker4777]

Well, i can guess that finding the tomb of Cleopatra and Atilla would also look very good on your resume

[@JC-vg5gl]

fascinating!

[@wingchiupeterleung5834]

I am shocked to see the lack of safety measure in excavation and accessing confined space. A rope tied to the waist is pointless because aphyxiation can kill within a few minutes, before the body can be retrieved, not to mention risk of body getting stuck in tight space. Breathing apparatus? Gas detector? Structural support to improve soil stability? There are health and safety standards to working underground and there is absolutely no reason not to abide with them! Check with any professional/qualified engineer! Safety first!

[@ocanadastandinguard6840]

It's all fake and lies

[@BartAdams-ti6wz]

National geographic good show

[@ITSONLYMEWATCHING]

He's in the tomb of St. Mark in St. Marks Basilica in Venice.

[@emrysariana4397]

hmm, even dead legendary people cant rest peacefully 😢