King Philip II of Macedon's mandible (lower jaw) bone. This bone was found in Tomb I at the Great Tumulus at Aigai,near modern Vergina,Greece. Age estimation techniques show the body to be that of a middle-aged male,which is consistent with Phillip II's death at 46 years old. Also found was a leg bone with a massive knee ankylosis (fusion of the joint) and a hole,which are consistent with a penetrating lance injury received by Philip II in 339 BC. Also buried in the tomb were a young female,Philip's last wife Cleopatra,and their newborn son | |
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