Archaeological Sites
The Tomb of Philip II at Vergina
Found 1977 · Vergina, Greece
FoundThe prize. The golden tomb of Alexander's father
Where. Vergina, Greece
Status. Found
Where. Vergina, Greece
Status. Found
The account
Under a mound in northern Greece an archaeologist found the unlooted royal tombs of Macedon, one holding a golden casket and wreath believed to belong to Philip the Second, father of Alexander.
Leads, where the trail points now
- The site is documented at Vergina, Greece; the open questions now are access and what remains, not where it is.
- Confirm the permit and ownership before any dive or visit, since sites like this are usually protected.
- What is there: The golden tomb of Alexander's father.
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