Ancient school where Aristotle taught Alexander the Great has been unearthed by archaeologists in Greece

Among some of the great philosophers of the world was Aristotle and among some of the great conquerors of the world was his student, Alexander the Great. History takes both of their names with great reverence and passes on their tales through generations. But have you ever wondered exactly where this iconic duo shared their knowledge? The vast halls or lavish seats where they may have sat as teacher and student?During ongoing excavation in northern Greece, archaeologists have unearthed something that sheds light on the early years and education of Alexander the Great and his mentor, Aristotle. In a recent statement, Greek officials announced that archaeologists working at the historical site of the royal gymnasium of Mieza have uncovered ornate, mosaic-decorated halls that may have formed part of Alexander's school.The recent discoveries are the latest in a three-year project that has been peeling back the layers of Mieza, where scholars claim Aristotle taught a teenage Alexander, according to a report by La Brújula Verde. Previous excavations revealed that the 30-acre gymnasium complex housed a palaestra or wrestling ring; a stadium; arcades and a xystus, a covered, 200-meter-long...