Based on historical sources, he suggests this garment belonged to the renowned young conqueror.
Its an intriguing claim, but not everyone agrees with Bartsiokass conclusions.
All three contained skeletal remains.
Royal tomb of Phillip II.© Ntinos Lagos/Getty Images
However, experts have long debated the true identity of the individuals buried there.
Bartsiokas clearly lies in that camp.
This sarapis is also depicted in the frieze of Tomb II on the sixth hunter, identified as Alexander.
He suggests that Alexanders paraphernalia was buried with Arrhidaeus because his brother inherited them after Alexanders death.
Bartsiokas interpretation has triggered a heated debate in the archaeological community.
For now, Bartsiokas hypothesis on the identity and ownership of the material is just that: a hypothesis.
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