In this special publication Professor Manolis Andronicos presents for the first
time the unique finds from the tomb of Philip II at Vergina. A luxurious, 224-page
volume with over 185 color photographs and reconstruction drawings.
CONTENTS
Prologue
Prefatory Note
THE ANTIQUITIES OF VERGINA
The site of Vergina - The history of its archaeological investigation
The cemetery of the Tumuli
The monumental Macedonian Tombs
The public Buildings
the palace - the theatre - the temple of Eukleia
THE ROYAL TOMBS
The excavation of the Great Tumulus
The first attemps - The end of excavation
The grave Stelai
The tomb of Persephone
"Philip's Tomb"
The structure - The grave goods in the main chamber
The weapons - Vessels
The sarcophagus and the gold larnax - The royal diadem
The antechamber and its contents
The Prince's tomb
The building - The inside of the tomb and the grave goods
The metal object
Conclusions
The dating of the tombs - The identity of the deads
The assassination and burial of Philip
185 colour illustrations.
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