Aristotle and Alexander the Great's School Identified in Mieza, Greece
New excavations in Mieza reveal the Royal Gymnasium where Aristotle educated Alexander the Great. Discover the findings from Aristotle and Alexander's school.
TL;DR
- Recent excavations in Mieza, Greece, have uncovered a monumental Royal Gymnasium.
- The site may be where Aristotle taught Alexander the Great around 343 BC.
- Discoveries include classrooms, stone benches, styluses, and architectural elements suggesting a place for the elite.
- The gymnasium was a center for comprehensive education, including intellectual and military training.
- Ancient sources suggest Philip II provided a location in Mieza for Alexander's education, with this gymnasium being a strong candidate.
- Ongoing research aims to detail the organization and daily activities of the Royal Gymnasium.