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BREAKING NEWS – Athens, Greece – Archaeologists excavating an ancient tomb under a massive burial mound in northern Greece have entered the underground structure, which appears to have been looted in antiquity. The tomb dates between 325 B.C. — two years after the death of ancient Greek warrior-king Alexander the Great — and 300 B.C. A large hole in the decorated wall and signs of forced entry outside the huge barrel-vaulted structure indicate that the tomb was plundered long ago, possibly within a few years of the burial. The government and police are considering conducting an investigation and bringing the thieves to justice, but acknowledged that there may be some issues with the statutes of limitations.