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title: Greek Larnax from the Royal Tomb in Vergina
author: Dimboukas
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11688/greek-larnax-from-the-royal-tomb-in-vergina/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Greek Larnax from the Royal Tomb in Vergina

_Authored by Dimboukas_

## Image File

[![Greek Larnax from the Royal Tomb in Vergina](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/11688.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/11688.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) chest or "larnax" containing male bones from the main chamber of the royal [tomb](https://www.worldhistory.org/tomb/) known as "Tomb II" in Vergina. The chest is decorated with the royal “Vergina Sun” or “Star” symbol, which has been associated with the [Argead dynasty](https://www.worldhistory.org/Argead_Dynasty/). Late 4th Century BCE. Vergina, [Macedon](https://www.worldhistory.org/macedon/). Archaeological Museum of Vergina.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Dimboukas. (2020, February 01). Greek Larnax from the Royal Tomb in Vergina. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11688/greek-larnax-from-the-royal-tomb-in-vergina/>
### Chicago
Dimboukas. "Greek Larnax from the Royal Tomb in Vergina." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 01, 2020. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11688/greek-larnax-from-the-royal-tomb-in-vergina/>.
### MLA
Dimboukas. "Greek Larnax from the Royal Tomb in Vergina." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Feb 2020, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11688/greek-larnax-from-the-royal-tomb-in-vergina/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Image_larnax_of_philip.jpg) by [**Dimboukas**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Image_larnax_of_philip.jpg). Submitted by [David Grant](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/david.grant.author/ "User Page: David Grant"), published on 01 February 2020. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.