ALEXANDER’S TOMB

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 March 1930, Page 7

ALEXANDER’S TOMB

MAY OUTSHINE LUXOR. Ancient wonders, more dazzling even than those revealed by the opening of Tut-Ankh-Amen’s tomb centuries after his burial are expected to be discovered by Mr Howard Carter, who has just arrived from England, determined to discover the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, who died at Babylon in June, 323 B.C. The venture is being supported by a group of Mr Carter’s friends and connections, and funds will be provided by a company to be formed in London with a capital of £50,000. Historians and other writers have Great—the King who sighed because frequently asserted that Alexander the there were no more worlds to conquer —lies in -a coffin of pure gold at Alexandria, and Mr Carter is convinced that if the place indicated is searched the tomb will be found. His confidence has created considerable speculation among those who are convinced that the remains of Alexander the Great are contained in a sarcophagus to be found in the Museum of Constantinople. z The belief arose because of certain reliefs decorating it, but there is ample evidence that the precious relics, after temporary resting places, were finally interred at Alexandria. Former efforts of various archaeologists to explore the Hill of the Tombs at Alexandria failed owing to the opposition of the military and religious ' authorities.

But. if the new Anglo-Egyptian treaty is concluded, the British troops would depart from the fort and there would be no further difficulties in that direction.

So far as religions scruples go. Mr Carter and his friends are sanguine that these could be overcome by avoiding any damage to holy sites. Alexander’s tomb is certain to contain some astounding historical treasures, and Mr Carter’s supporters arc already on the tiptoe of expectation.