What is it about?
Earlier osteoarchaeological studies on cremains of the two individuals from Tomb II at Aegae led to endless debates on the identity of the dead. After reexamining the bones with CT and XRF support, our research team has found new evidence identifying the dead man in the main chamber as Philip II and the woman in the antechamber as the daughter of King Atheas killed in battle against Philip II in 339 BC.
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Why is it important?
Reexamination and reevaluation of earlier studies using modern techniques and tools [CTscans, et al] have revealed new data concerning the age, pathology and identity of the deceased.
Perspectives
Whereas this copious 6-year study has reached certain conclusions, a request for permit to run additional tests [dna, stable isotopes, C-14] has been submitted to the Central Archaological Council of Greece. Additonal requests have been submitted for archaeometric studies on non-osseous materials found among and/or the cremated bones. These will hopefully help find the truth which is the purpose of everyscientific endeavor,
Dr Theodore G Antikas
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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This page is a summary of: New Finds from the Cremains in Tomb II at Aegae Point to Philip II and a Scythian Princess, International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, August 2015, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/oa.2459.
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