Archaeologists have discovered the school where Alexander the Great was educated by Aristotle over 2,300 years ago in Mieza, northern Greece. The Hellenic Ministry of Culture announced that the site includes a complex with banquet halls, a sporting arena, a stadium, and a lecture hall with stone desks. Decorated with mosaics and columns, the school’s architecture resembles that of the Macedonian royal palace at Aigai.
The excavations, which began in 2024, uncovered artifacts such as coins and ceramic remains, hinting at the educational activities that took place there. This school, reportedly funded by Philip II for his son Alexander and other Macedonian nobles, served a dual purpose of academic and physical training.
Scholars have expressed support for the identification of this site as Alexander’s school, highlighting its opulence likely due to Philip II’s wealth. The remains also include writing styluses, suggesting the presence of students, possibly including Alexander himself.
Historically, Aristotle taught Alexander during a pivotal period in his formative years, and the site’s strategic location was likely chosen for safety reasons amidst the political tensions of the time. Further excavation and research are needed to fully understand the educational practices of elite Macedonian students in the 4th century B.C.
