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archaeology1 year ago

"Discovery Confirmed: Alexander the Great's Father's Remains Found in Ancient Greek Tomb"

A recent study has revealed that the ancient Greek tomb discovered in 1977 in Vergina, northern Greece, contains the remains of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, and not his half-brother as previously assumed. The study used scientific and historical evidence to conclusively identify the occupants of the royal tombs, shedding light on the long-standing debate over their identities. The findings provide new insights into the historical significance of the skeletons and the ancient Macedonian royal family.

archaeology2 years ago

"Revealing the Identities of Alexander the Great's Family in Ancient Greek Tombs"

The occupants of the 4th-century BCE Royal Tombs at Vergina in northern Greece have been identified as Alexander the Great’s father, King Philip II, his wife Cleopatra, and their newborn child in Tomb I; King Arrhidaeus and his wife Adea Eurydice in Tomb II; and Alexander the Great’s teenage son, Alexander IV, in Tomb III. The identification was made through osteological analyses, historical sources, and examination of skeletal elements, with evidence supporting the conclusion that Tomb I belongs to King Philip II, Tomb II to King Arrhidaeus, and Tomb III to Alexander IV.