Greeks captivated by largest burial site ever discovered

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Who could be buried beneath? Dating back to the late 4th century BC, the largest burial site to be ever discovered in Greece, has left Greeks in awe. Greek Culture Minister Konstantinos Tasoulas told the BBC, “We are watching in awe and with deep emotion the excavation in Amphipolis…This is a burial monument of unique dimensions and impressive artistic mastery. The most beautiful secrets are hidden right underneath our feet.” Archaelogists say the magnificence of the tomb indicate it must have been built for a prominent person who could be a member of Alexander the Great’s immediate family or a noble Macedonian. Experts however have yet to reach a verdict.

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