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The Independent
15-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Surprising discovery at ancient Grecian burial ground
A tomb in Greece 's Vergina, previously thought to be the resting place of Alexander the Great 's father, Philip II, likely contains the remains of a different man and a young woman. Radiocarbon dating suggests the man and woman in the tomb lived between 388 and 356 BC, whereas Philip II died in 336 BC. The man's age at death (25-35) also contradicts Philip II's age at death (around 46). Six infants buried in the tomb between 150 BC and 130 AD are likely unrelated to the original occupants, suggesting it was reused during the Roman period, scientists say. Analysis suggests the man spent his childhood away from the Macedonian capital, while the woman likely lived in the Vergina/Pella area her entire life. Tomb thought to hold Alexander the Great's father actually found to contain remains of young woman and six infants
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Tomb thought to hold Alexander the Great's father actually found to contain remains of young woman and six infants
A tomb in Greece that was thought to hold Alexander the Great 's father, Philip II, might instead contain the remains of a young woman and six infants, a study suggests. The study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, investigates the burial site which was discovered in 1977 at the site of Vergina, also called Aigai, in northern Greece. Located beneath a large burial mound, Tomb I is near several other tombs which are thought to hold members of Alexander the Great's family. Some archaeologists have suggested Tomb I held Philip II, while others believe he was buried in another location called Tomb II, which was not studied in this recent paper. 'Previous suggestions that the skeletal remains belong to Philip II, his wife Cleopatra and newborn child are not scientifically sustainable,' study authors wrote. Using radiocarbon dating the researchers were able to predict the man and woman lived between 388 and 356 BC. Researchers also analysed their bones and teeth which suggested the man was aged between 25 and 35 years, when he died. However, Philip II was assassinated in 336 BC at about 46. Study authors suggested this means the buried man in Tomb I is not Philip II. The tomb has no doorway and was sealed off, suggesting the man and woman in the tomb were buried together, according to researchers. However, radiocarbon dating also revealed there were at least six infants placed in the tomb between 150 B.C and 130 AD, which researchers say suggests the children were not related to the man and woman. During this time the Roman Empire controlled the region. Study authors explained the tomb was likely used as a burial place during the Roman period for disposing dead infants and animal remains. It's also believed the opening in the tomb were created by tomb robbers in 274 BC meaning the tombs were accessible during the Roman Empire. Analysis of skeletal and tooth remains helped to provide more background on who the man and woman were. Researchers said the man is likely to have spent his childhood away from the Macedonian capital of Pella, which is about 20 miles (32 kilometres) northeast of Vergina. Analysis of the woman's upper jawbone revealed she was aged between 18 and 25 years at the time of death. Further analysis of her tooth enamel and part of the skull revealed she was likely born and lived in the area of Pella/ Vergina in her childhood. Given the fact she was buried in Vergina, she most likely lived all her life in this area, researchers explained. Study authors said: 'The male occupant was most likely an important Macedonian royal of the Argead/Temenid house who died in the period 388-356 BC and was probably honoured or worshipped in the shrine above and entombed likely together with a female.'
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maya Jama enjoys a 'date' with mystery man in London amid rumoured romance with footballer Ruben Dias
Maya Jama seemingly enjoyed a 'date' with a mystery man in London on Tuesday amid her rumoured romance with footballer Ruben Dias. The Love Island presenter, 30, posed with a bouquet of red roses during dinner at Greek restaurant Alexander The Great in Camden. Maya shared a glimpse of her dinner date as she shared snaps of her meal on Instagram. He wore a blue, blue and white stripe jumper, while the TV star looked glamorous in a plunging black and white crochet dress. Maya said: 'This restaurant looks so cute, they put flowers on our table.' MailOnline has contacted Maya's representatives for comment. Ruben, 27, and Maya have been secretly dating for several months, after she first caught the Portuguese's eye when they met at the European Music Awards (EMAs) in November 2024. She has been seen at multiple football games over the last few months to watch Dias live in action for Man City. Most recently, Maya publicly declared her interest for the footballer as she commented on his social media. Last week it was reported that the pair are getting even 'more serious' after the centre back introduced his new girlfriend to his mother Bernadette, according to The Sun. This news came two weeks after it was reported that Maya is being followed on Instagram by Dias' mother. During the last international break in March, Maya flew to Lisbon to watch Dias play for the Portuguese national team. She was pictured in the stands at the José Alvalade Stadium to witness Portugal's 5-2 victory over Denmark in the second leg of their Nations League quarter-final. The presenter was seen with a friend and glasses of wine in a VIP hospitality box - usually reserved for friends and family of players. Most recently, Maya publicly declared her interest for the footballer as she commented on his social media She has been seen at multiple football games over the last few months to watch Dias live in action for Man City Maya then posted a picture on social media of the two celebrating together at their romantic fireside retreat at 3:30am the following morning. The snap is believed to have been taken at the footballer's home in the Cascais region of Portugal, with a vast swimming pool and fire pit glimpsed in the picture. They reportedly started dating in December, having met at the EMAs in November, which took place in Manchester - where Dias plays. Rumours of the couple's romance only intensified in the days following Valentine's Day after Jama shared the bouquet of roses she received on her return to the UK from Cape Maya following the conclusion of the 2025 Love Island All Star season. The pair were then spotted wearing matching Cartier 'LOVE' bracelets, which were listed at £5,050 on the store's website. Maya was seen wearing the pricey gift in the Instagram post before Ruben was spotted wearing the same item as he arrived for training ahead of City's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid in February. They have kept tight-lipped on the dating rumours - but earlier in March, Gary Lineker seemingly confirmed their relationship by referencing the defender as Maya's 'boyfriend' to her face. After the incident, Maya did not deny Lineker's claim, and only labelled the Match of the Day presenter 'weird'. Maya was clearly upset after the former England player put her on the spot and prompted further speculation. She said: 'Get out! This is why I don't talk to old people. They're so weird.'
