THE ROYAL TOMBS OF MACEDON
MYSTERIES & TREASURES
Online Lecture
SNAPSHOT
Lecturer: Dr John Tidmarsh
Date: Monday 1 December, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEDT | 6.30pm QLD | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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overview
In 1977, archaeologist Manolis Andronikos began excavating the Great Tumulus, the largest burial mound at ancient Aigai, Macedonia’s royal seat.
Among the discoveries was Tomb II, a two-chambered burial left largely undisturbed. Inside lay a wealth of treasures, now housed in the museum within the tumulus itself. Yet it is the human remains that have stirred the greatest intrigue. Could this be the final resting place of Philip II, Alexander the Great’s father, and which of his seven wives lies beside him? Beyond its occupants, the tomb’s contents testify to the wealth, artistry and authority of Macedonia’s rulers.
Join Dr John Tidmarsh to explore the Royal Tombs, highlighting their exceptional finds and the unresolved debates that continue to animate historical and archaeological research.
YOUR EXPERT LECTURER
Dr John Tidmarsh is an archaeologist specializing in Greek archaeology, including excavations at Torone. He is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens. His research focuses on Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic period, and the Eastern Mediterranean, with numerous publications and co-authored books on regional excavations.
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