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Is this the tomb of escort who ‘seduced’ Alexander the Great?

By on October 5, 2023 0 16 Views

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a courtesan believed to have lived during Alexander the Great’s campaigns over 2,300 years ago. The tomb, found in Jerusalem, Israel, contains the cremated remains of a young woman and an exceptionally well-preserved box mirror. Experts have identified the woman as a “hetaira,” a high-class escort who provided companionship and intellectual stimulation to elite clients.

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