Discovered in 1977, these tombs underneath an earthen mound (approximately 10m high x 110m across), were the tombs of kings and royal dynasties of Macedonia, Greece. Of the particular note is the tomb of King Philip II, the Macedonian king and the father of Alexander the Great. In 1993, an underground building was constructed to protect the tombs and to serve as a museum for the treasures found in the mound. The larnax, the crown and the weapons (notably the shield) of King Philip II are among the finds being catered on the underground museum. (Vergina, Greece / 2010) 14 January 2011
Royal Tombs Of Macedonia
Discovered in 1977, these tombs underneath an earthen mound (approximately 10m high x 110m across), were the tombs of kings and royal dynasties of Macedonia, Greece. Of the particular note is the tomb of King Philip II, the Macedonian king and the father of Alexander the Great. In 1993, an underground building was constructed to protect the tombs and to serve as a museum for the treasures found in the mound. The larnax, the crown and the weapons (notably the shield) of King Philip II are among the finds being catered on the underground museum. (Vergina, Greece / 2010) 