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Perdiccas
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Perdiccas was a Macedonian general and bodyguard of Alexander the Great, and the regent of Alexander's empire after his death. When Alexander was dying, he entrusted his signet ring to Perdiccas, init
Silver tetradrachm of Philip III Arrhidaeus struck under Perdiccas in Babylon, circa 323–320 BC.
Silver tetradrachm of Philip III Arrhidaeus struck under Perdiccas in Babylon, circa 323–320 BC.
Relief carving of a mounted horseman on the Alexander Sarcophagus of Sidon. Depicting the Battle of Issus, this figure is often identified as Perdicca
Relief carving of a mounted horseman on the Alexander Sarcophagus of Sidon. Depicting the Battle of Issus, this figure is often identified as Perdiccas.
Coin of Ariarathes I, minted in Gaziura, dated 333–322 BC. Perdiccas' defeat and execution of the 82 year old Ariarathes, along with his other conques
Coin of Ariarathes I, minted in Gaziura, dated 333–322 BC. Perdiccas' defeat and execution of the 82 year old Ariarathes, along with his other conquests in Asia Minor, brought him to the height of his power.
The Nile river. A famously difficult river to forcibly cross throughout history, Perdiccas' attempt ultimately failed due to faulty execution, bad tim
The Nile river. A famously difficult river to forcibly cross throughout history, Perdiccas' attempt ultimately failed due to faulty execution, bad timing, and determined resistance from Ptolemy's armies.
Philip III of Macedon
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Philip III Arrhidaeus was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 323 until his execution in 317 BC. He was a son of King Philip II of Macedon by Philinna of Larissa, and thus an elder hal
Perdiccas
…supreme commander of the imperial army, as well as regent for Alexander's vast empire, ruling on behalf of Alexander's intellectually disabled heir, King Philip III Arrhidaeus, and Alexander's infant son, King Alexander IV of Macedon. Perdiccas gained supreme power as guardian of the two kings, but also inherited the problems…
Gold stater struck in Babylon sometime during Philip's reign. Obv.: helmeted head of Athena facing right; rev.: Nike standing left, holding wreath and
Gold stater struck in Babylon sometime during Philip's reign. Obv.: helmeted head of Athena facing right; rev.: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis.
Philip III as pharaoh on a relief in Karnak
Philip III as pharaoh on a relief in Karnak
Golden Larnax (Chrysi Larnaka) (with the Sun of Vergina on the lid) that contains the remains (bones) from the burial of King Philip II of Macedonia a
Golden Larnax (Chrysi Larnaka) (with the Sun of Vergina on the lid) that contains the remains (bones) from the burial of King Philip II of Macedonia and the royal golden wreath. Formerly located at the Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum, since 1997 displayed in the underground museum of Vergina, inside the Great Tumulus.