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Facial reconstruction of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great Damage to the skull, found in a rich tomb at Vergina in northern Greece, seems to reflect the injuries that Philip suffered in his life. He lost an eye during the siege of Metho

Facial reconstruction of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great

 

Damage to the skull, found in a rich tomb at Vergina in northern Greece, seems to reflect the injuries that Philip suffered in his life. He lost an eye during the siege of Methone in northern Greece in 354 BC. We can't be absolutely sure these are Philip's remains but the rich grave goods associated with them suggest that this was someone very important.

 

No.: 1994.373

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Uploaded on August 26, 2015