21 July, 2017 - 01:58 aprilholloway
The Cold Case of Alexander the Great: Have Toxicologists Finally Explained His Untimely Death?
It might be a surprise to learn that Alexander the Great was only 32 when he died in Babylon in June 323 BC. In a short period of 12 years as ruler he managed to create an empire stretching from modern Albania to Pakistan. As much as we know of his achievements as a fearsome general, we still have no conclusive cause of his untimely and unexpected death. He did not die in battle as might be thought the appropriate and honorable end for such a conqueror. He died at home of an unknown malady after being taken sick during one of his celebratory feasts. People attempted to present diagnosis for his sickness over the 2,000 years post mortem, suggesting diseases like typhoid or malaria would fit the symptoms but they are mostly found lacking. A very different possible cause of death was examined by research undertaken by New Zealand and UK toxicologist team a few years ago, and it seems to fit the case well.
http://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/cold-case-alexander-great-have-toxicologists-finally-explained-his-untimely-021515
