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Cal Poly Humboldt archaeologists uncovered a city in North Macedonia, possibly the birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother, Queen Eurydice I. Findings like coins and pottery reveal its ancient roots.


For years, archaeologists believed the ruins in North Macedonia—first excavated more than 15 years ago—were the remains of a military outpost built to defend against Roman attacks.

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