Why Did A Civil War Erupt Over Alexander The Great's Corpse?

Follow the dramatic events following the sudden death of Alexander the Great at age 32, which left his vast empire without a clear heir, sparking a conflict between his generals, most notably Ptolemy and Perdiccas. After two years, an incredibly lavish funeral carriage set off for Macedonia, but Ptolemy, who intended to claim Egypt for himself, orchestrated a daring heist to intercept the body and divert it to Memphis, effectively neutralizing his rival Perdiccas, who was later assassinated by his own demoralized troops while attempting to pursue Ptolemy into Egypt. The body was eventually moved to a mausoleum in Alexandria, though its final resting place remains one of history's great enduring mysteries. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subscribe so you don't miss out! :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyAncientHistory Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]