Who took Hephaestion's ashes to Babylon?
His soldiers
His wife
Alexander the Great
His children
Answer
After Hephaestion's death, Alexander was deeply saddened and mourned for him. He also made plans to build a great city in Hephaestion's honor, but this was never completed. Instead, Alexander took Hephaestion's ashes to Babylon and buried them there. This act was seen as a sign of Alexander's love and respect for Hephaestion, and it helped to cement their friendship in the minds of the people.
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