Newly Discovered Mosaic Floors May Be From the School Where Aristotle Taught Alexander the Great

In 2026, archaeologists unearthed ancient mosaic floors at the site of Mieza, Greece, which may be connected to the school where Aristotle taught Alexander the Great. The ruins of this grand gymnasium were originally dismantled by the Romans following the Second Battle of Pydna in 148 B.C.E., which ended the reign of Andriscus. However, beneath the rubble, some floors and architectural elements survived, including two halls with mosaic floors built for banquets.

These halls, spanning over 1,700 square feet, could accommodate up to 40 guests at a banquet, with raised bases for ten couches each. The mosaic floors, similar in quality to those found in the Macedonian royal palace at Aigai, suggest that Mieza may have been the school where Aristotle imparted wisdom to young Alexander around 300 B.C.E.

Greek officials emphasize that this discovery reinforces the identification of Mieza as the site where Aristotle taught Alexander and other royal children, providing valuable insights into the form, architecture, and functions of the ancient Greek gymnasium.