Philip II's tomb

Philip II’s tomb, located in the Royal Tombs of Vergina in Greece, is a significant archaeological find from the ancient Macedonian kingdom. It is part of a royal burial complex believed to be that of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. The tomb features a vaulted ceiling and contains a richly decorated burial chamber with gold and silver artifacts, weapons, and a magnificent gold larnax (a coffin). Its discovery provided crucial insights into Macedonian royal funerary practices and art, showcasing the opulence and craftsmanship of the period around the 4th century BCE.