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Alexander’s ‘descendants’ boost Macedonian identity

By Neil MacDonald

Published: July 18 2008 18:41 | Last updated: July 18 2008 18:41

On Saturday, an unusual delegation from the Himalayan foothills bids a quiet farewell to the Republic of Macedonia.

Prince Ghazanfar Ali Khan, his wife Princess Rani Atiqa and their entourage claim descent from Alexander the Great’s conquering army, which reached their Hunza tribal homeland in northern Pakistan 23 centuries ago.

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