Ancient school of Alexander the Great found in Greece
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Archaeologists in northern Greece uncovered a school dating back to the fourth century B.C. where Alexander the Great received instruction from Aristotle.
The complex in the ancient city of Mieza includes banquet halls, a sporting arena, and a lecture hall with stone desks. Decorations like mosaic floors and columns suggest the school resembled the Macedonian royal palace. Excavations revealed coins, ceramics, and writing styluses, tools used by students, hinting at the school’s purpose.
The archaeologist leading the dig, Angeliki Kottaridi, believes this is the school Plutarch described as built by Philip II for Alexander’s education and that of other noble Macedonian children. Ancient Greek schools, called “gymnasia,” combined academic learning with physical training. Scholars not involved in the excavation support the identification of this site as Alexander’s school.
They note the opulence of the complex reflects Philip II’s wealth and suggest its location, 27 miles from the capital city of Pella, may have offered Alexander a potential escape route in case of political danger. While further published research is needed to fully confirm the findings, the discovery provides insight into the education of one of history’s most famous leaders.
