ALT The facade of Tomb II at Vergina, ancient Aigai, Greece: a marble doorway framed by Doric columns beneath a surviving painted hunting scene. The surrounding earth shows the burial set into the hillside. Fourth century BC; traditionally identified as Philip II’s tomb, although the occupant remains debated. Photograph by Sarah Murray / Panegyrics of Granovetter, 2009, via Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. Portrait crop of the 3872x2592 source, which includes later contrast adjustments by Ismoon. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Facade_of_Philip_II_tomb_Vergina_Greece.jpg
ALT Gold burial chest and oak wreath from the main chamber of Tomb II at Vergina, ancient Aigai, Greece. The rectangular chest has a starburst on its lid, floral ornament and lion-paw feet. Above it hangs a delicate wreath of gold oak leaves and acorns. Fourth century BC; the tomb is traditionally identified as Philip II’s, but its occupant remains debated. Photograph from Hellenic Heritage / ODAP, https://www.hh.gr/en/destinations/aigai/; portrait crop.
ALT Iron breastplate with gold borders and lion-head ornaments from Tomb II at Vergina, ancient Aigai, Greece. The corroded iron contrasts with the surviving gold decoration. Fourth century BC, traditionally associated with Philip II; the tomb’s occupant is debated. Museum photograph reproduced by Historia National Geographic. https://historia.nationalgeographic.com.es/a/fabulosa-tumba-filipo-ii-macedonia-descubrimiento-como-tutankamon_8497
