Konstantinos Sismanidis, a Greek archaeologist, claims to have uncovered the tomb of Aristotle. The New York Times reports that he acknowledges that he does not have concrete proof for this assertion. However, he does feel that the circumstantial evidence suggests that the famed Greek philosopher’s final resting place can be found in a domed vault located in ancient Stagira.
Here’s more from The Guardian: “Although little is known about Aristotle’s life despite many of his works surviving, two literary sources – a mainstay for archaeological discovery – suggest that the people of Stagira may have transferred his ashes from Chalcis on the island of Euboea (Chalkida on Evia today) where he is known to have died in 322 BC. The vault, which has a square marble floor dating from Hellenistic times, appears to have been hurriedly constructed with an altar outside. Coins dated to Alexander the Great and ceramics from royal pottery were also found.”
The famous philosopher has become well-known for studying a great number of subjects including ethics, poetry, and logic. Many of his writings have survived the more than two thousand years that have followed since his death. Click here to download free digital eBooks of Aristotle’s works. (via the Greek Reporter)