Vergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus
Vergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus North Annex · Vergina Site
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇬🇷 Macedonia, Vergina, Greece
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About Vergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus
Vergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus in Macedonia, Vergina, Greece is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 40.4860N 22.3120E controls access to Macedonia resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Macedonia, Vergina, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1968 survey
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Vergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus main structure
c. 1948
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1963–2008
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Vergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
40.4860° N · 22.3120° E · 416 m · 4 mapped features
Vergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
40.4868° N · 22.3129° EVergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
40.4850° N · 22.3113° EVergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
40.4875° N · 22.3132° EVergina Tomb III Philip Arrhidaeus — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
40.4844° N · 22.3109° E