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Royal Tomb of Vergina

The ceremonial shield of the Tombs of Vergina is a decorative shield found in the Royal Tombs at Aigai (now known as Vergina) in Northeast Greece.[1] The shield was found alongside other lavish grave goods and the remains of family members of Alexander the Great, including Philip II of Macedon. The ceremonial shield dates to the late fourth century B.C.E. and was discovered in 1976.

Map of Vergina, formerly known as Aigai.
  1. ^ Hammond, N.G.L (1989). "Arms and the King: The Insignia of Alexander the Great". Phoenix. 43 (3): 217–224. doi:10.2307/1088458. JSTOR 1088458.

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