He died in Babylon, where he was most likely poisoned.
On the way back to Macedon for burial, Ptolomy seized his casket and sent it to Memphis.
Ptolomy IX melted down the gold casket for money and replaced it with a glass one.
Caligula is reputed to have stolen the armor breastplate.
He died in Babylon, where he was most likely poisoned.
On the way back to Macedon for burial, Ptolomy seized his casket and sent it to Memphis.
Ptolomy IX melted down the gold casket for money and replaced it with a glass one.
Caligula is reputed to have stolen the armor breastplate.
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