 ISBN 960-213-128-4 |
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. |
| The Author |
| MANOLIS ANDRONICOS Professor of Classical Archaeology, University of Thessalonike |
| 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 |
| Language | Code Number | Price in US $ * 60 |
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UK00005 | |
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I00005 | |
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