the fourth pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt and the great-grandson of Ptolemy I, moved Alexander's body to its final documented resting place: Soma, Alexandria's great mausoleum, according to the book ...

Alexander the Great, one of the most famous historical figures, was initially buried in Memphis, one of the capitals of ancient Egypt, by his loyal general and companion, Ptolemy I Soter.

Alexander’s tomb. Though schooled in war, Ptolemy proved to be a great patron of intellectual life. He founded the Mouseion, a research institute with lecture halls, laboratories and guest rooms ...