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Chronicle: Tomb of the Lost King

20/04/1979

Tomb of the Lost King

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Spectacular archaeological discoveries of ancient tombs in northern Greece. (1978)

 A look behind-the-scenes with archaeologist Manolis Andronikos as he explores an unlooted royal tomb discovered in Vergina. 

First transmitted in 1979. A look behind-the-scenes with archaeologist Manolis Andronikos as he explores an unlooted royal tomb discovered in Vergina. The background to the growth of the Macedonian Empire under Philip II is explored as speculation grows about the identity of the skeleton found in a gold casket. Is it Philip II? And was he murdered under orders from Alexander the Great? 

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