The excavation site at Amphipolis has been the focus of attention of the international academic community during the last few months, with historians and archaeologists speculating about the mysterious occupant of the Kasta hill tomb.

The international media have also joined the game of speculation over who might be buried in the huge tomb complex. History Channel was the last one to “place its bet” saying that, according to some scholars, “the presence of these sculpted female figures, known as caryatids strongly suggests that the tomb may belong to Olympias, the mother of the great warrior-king Alexander the Great.”

However, an interesting theory has recently surfaced, the origins of which can be traced in a 1941 research paper sponsored by Harvard University, entitled “The Lion Monument of Amphipolis”.

According to media reports, the study focuses on the lion of Amphipolis, the majestic sculpture discovered near the ancient city, highlighting its significance and historical background.

More specifically, this study connects the monument and the tomb with Laomedon, one of Alexander the Great’s generals who appears to have enjoyed a high place in his confidence even before the death of Philip II, as he was one of those banished by that monarch for taking part in the intrigues of the young prince.

After the death of Philip, Laomedon accompanied Alexander to Asia, where, on account of his acquaintance with the Persian language, he was appointed to the charge of the captives.
After the king’s death in 323 BC, in the division of the provinces, he obtained the important government of Syria.

It should be noted that this latest theory based on the Harvard document is in accordance with the belief that whoever is buried within the Casta Hill had a close connection with Alexander the Great.