Statue of Alexander the Great found in Egypt
14 Oct 2009, 1642 Hrs

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Cairo, October 14 Archaeologists have discovered a statue of Alexander the Great in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria.

Adel Labib, Governor of Alexandria, said that archaeologists have suggested the statue was of Alexander the Great and it was uncovered during excavations at el-Shalalat Park in the city.

The discovery was made by a Greek mission working in the city.

The statue is a "unique discovery" as it dates back to the Ptolemaic dynasty, according to the head of the Greek mission during a ceremony at Alexandria National Museum.

Such a discovery will lead to the tomb of Alexander the Great, the mission head ascertained.

Alexander the Great is widely credited with spreading civilization as he marched across what was then the known world.

The discovery draws controversy among archeologists, where some say the statue is of Alexander the Great and others believe it is a royal figure that requires further studies, according to an aide to the secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. (ANI)

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