Th. Mitropoulos for Amphipolis: I am convinced that this is the tomb of Alexander the Grea

Theodosios Mitropoulos, Dr. in Architecture and director of the technical office in archaeological excavations in Israel, expressed the assessment that Amphipolis hiding a big secret and even that the tomb belongs to Alexander the Great.

Mr. Mitropoulos speaking exclusively to Newsbomb and Maria Giachnaki argues that the tomb has not been looted, and "sees" many elements of Egyptian method.

"One issue that should concern us right now for the excavations at Amphipolis, is that if eventually the tomb and the findings are of Roman or Macedonian origin," said Mr. Mitropoulos.

At the same time, he argues that if the grave is Roman then the archaeologists do not know why is this. But if it is Macedonian "is neither the Olympias's nor Roxanne's but it is about a "great burial" he says, filling:

"I am convinced that this is the tomb of Alexander the Great. We know that he was moved and buried elsewhere."

"My colleagues archaeologists in Israel, strongly argue that probably in the tomb is Alexander because he was embalmed by the Egyptian method and it is very likely that he was moved in Amphipolis since the dockyard was near" he says, among other things, and continues:

"I have seen several smaller tombs in Thessaloniki and Macedonia, when I was in the archaeological department there and I can understand the differences and say with confidence that this monument is of a "large burial". "

"Some say it can be of men of Alexander the Great, but I cannot believe it," he tells Mr. Mitropoulos in Newsbomb.

He also "sees" many elements of the Egyptian method, as well as indicates the filling of the grave with sand.

"Also, the hydraulic properties of the monument are of Egyptian method. If someone wants to loot and to open holes then he will spill the sand," said characteristically.
Mr. Mitropoulos reveals that in the case of this excavation, he would work otherwise. Initially he would protect the area to prevent a problem from rain and dangerous weather conditions and then he would proceed in the process of excavation and all internal operations.

"You must know that this excavation requires tremendous patience. In archeology even a teaspoon has a great value to the information. You should not immediately run to the center. In soils we can find information that will help in the art of research and excavation."
"The tomb has not been looted"

"If you want my humble opinion, the tomb has not been looted," says Mr. Mitropoulos and explains why he thinks so. "It cannot be done one person or a small group to proceed to this action. This takes a lot of time and money and knowledge and technique. It is not that simple as they say and it will not be simple in the future. It takes patience and knowledge, not frivolity", he says.

Finally, Mr. Mitropoulos, argues that Greek archaeologists are the best in the world and "we believe this, here in Israel. I believe that in this case will do their job properly if they let them work without interference," he said.