King Philip’s II of Macedonia Tomb Revisited. The Female Remains in the Antechamber are Still Unidentifiable

Abstract

A marble sarcophagus containing a gold chest (larnax) with an embossed starburst, the emblem of the Macedonian royal family was found. Inside the chest, were the cremated remains of a middle-aged man and a golden wreath. Parts of a ceremonial suit of armors, an iron cuirass with gold decoration, a ceremonial shield with decorations of gold and ivory and an iron helmet, along with several other luxury items were found in the main chamber. Three pairs of common bronze greaves were also found.