Uncovering Alexander the Great’s Classroom: Intact Ancient School Discovered in Greece After 2,000 Years

Uncovering Alexander the Great’s Classroom: Intact Ancient School Discovered in Greece After 2,000 Years

“Alexander—who by all accounts was highly intelligent—was taught by one of the finest minds of the ancient world in terms of range and insight. Aristotle would have only been in his early 40s,” Baynham said.

She also noted that, due to the threat of political assassinations, the school was placed at a safe distance from Macedonia’s ancient capital, Pella. Baynham said that this was “far enough away to potentially give Alexander a chance for escape if his father was assassinated.”

Although more research needs to be done to confirm that this was indeed the place where Alexander the Great was taught by Aristotle, it should nevertheless provide fascinating insights about education and young life in ancient Macedonia.


After reading about the discovery of the school where Aristotle likely taught Alexander the Great, dive into the story behind the death of Socrates. Then, discover the mystery of the Lighthouse of Alexandria and its demise.

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