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On Failaka Island off Kuwait…

Greek archaeologists are planning to excavate the ancient colony (seen above) founded by Alexander the Great on Failaka Island off Kuwait in the 4th century BC, the Culture Ministry said yesterday. The town was built by Greeks on Alexander’s expeditionary force.

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