We are all waiting for the results of the DNA
test on the bones recovered from the Tomb
of Kata Hill/Amphipolis. There are rumors, and apparently rumors only, that the
remains could belong to Queen Olympias,
Alexander’s mother. From the reports it transpires that the skeleton could
be that of a woman, aged approximately 54 years, but the Greek
Ministry of Culture does not substantiate this statement.
[Aerial view of the Kasta Mound at Amphipolis. Credit: To Vima]
Good news however is that a geophysical survey
of the mound has been carried out revealing additional man-made structures
worth investigation. So far, this survey seems to confirm that there may be
several other constructions that will require closer examination in a near
future.
Both the Greek
Reporter and Archaeology
News Network are rather vague, although they base their information on the
most recent statement by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
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