The recent archeological discoveries in Ancient Amphipolis in Central Macedonia in northern Greece -about 100km from Greece’s second-biggest city Thessaloniki- have galvanized the entire globe, particularly after a visit by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in August, who said that archaeologists are poised to make an "exceptionally important find." 

Excavations, which began in 2012, have not yet determined who was buried in the tomb but Culture Ministry officials have said that the monument appeared to belong to a prominent Macedonian from 300-325 BC era.

Archaeologists have hailed it as a major discovery from the era of Alexander the Great. Since then, speculation has soared regarding the identity of the person buried in the tomb -ten times larger than that of Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great.

Archaeologists have recently unearthed two sculpted female figures, known as Caryatids, as they slowly make their way into the ancient tomb.

They "mark a significant new finding at the Amphipolis site, believed to be the burial site of one of Alexander the Great's relatives or generals," according to the UK’s Telegraph. Alexander himself was buried in Egypt. 

The Business Insider speaks of "the biggest ancient tomb ever found in Greece" and refers to mounting speculation regarding its contents. Discovery says: "Greek archaeologists made another amazing find on September 6, as they unearthed two finely sculpted Caryatids inside a mysterious tomb from the time of Alexander the Great."


Chinese news agency Xinhua features an article titled "Greece unearths two Caryatids at massive Alexander-era tomb" in its English edition, while ABC Australia writes about "Two stunning statues" having been unearthed holding up the entrance to the biggest ancient tomb ever found in Greece. The excavation continues, new finds come to light daily, and the world is watching.