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The Tomb of Alexander the Great (Encore)

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The Power Move of Establishing Alexander's Tomb

This chapter explores how Ptolemy, the ruler of Egypt, took possession of Alexander the Great's body and built a special mausoleum for him in Alexandria. It discusses the significance of this act in establishing Ptolemy's legitimacy and the cultural importance of the tomb in Alexandria.

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