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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.

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Archaeologists have long debated where Alexander the Great is buried.

The tomb has taken on a mythical status that has captivated many archaeologists over the years .

Calliope Limneos-Papakosta is currently excavating in Alexandria , Egypt .

She says the tomb may be hidden beneath streets of modern-day Alexandria .

Alexander 's last known resting place was in Alexandria , Egypt .

The historical record makes no reference to the tomb for hundreds of years .

It was still there around 300 years later , when the first Roman emperor, Augustus , visited Alexandria .

The tomb was a "very well-known pilgrimage center across the ancient Mediterranean world".

Cartledge speculates that the body must have been housed inside a large mausoleum.

He thinks the royal quarters were located in a different location than Papakosta-Limneos does.

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