Alexander the Great's father's remains found in Greek tomb

When archaeologists were excavating the ancient town of Vergina in northern Greece some 50 years ago, they made an incredible discovery in the form of three royal tombs that held the remains of Alexander the Great's family from the fourth century BC.

They were considered to be the great warrior's father, son, and older half-brother at the time, according to Daily Mail.

However, experts claim that the father and the half-brother have been embroiled in an identity crisis that has persisted ever since.

Experts now 'conclusively' show that the skeleton long thought to belong to the half-brother is actually the father, and vice versa. Regretfully, it is still unknown where Alexander the Great is buried.

Antonios Bartsiokas, an anthropology professor at Greece's Democritus University of Thrace, oversaw the recent investigation.

"The skeletons studied are among the most historically important in Europe," Professor Bartsiokas and colleagues say.

"We have focused our discussion on the scientific facts and historical evidence that impacts acceptance or rejection of the location of King Philip II of Macedonia," they added.

Between 336 BC and 323 BC, Alexander III, also referred to as "Alexander the Great", ruled over the state of Macedon in northern ancient Greece. He is regarded as one of the most accomplished military leaders in history.

Prior to him, from 359 BC until his assassination in 336 BC, the ancient country was controlled by his father, Philip II of Macedon.

Although Alexander the Great's final resting site is unknown, three graves at Vergina, known as tombs I, II, and III, were found by researchers in 1977.

Archaeologists of the time hypothesised that they held the remains of Philip II, "Alexander the Great's" father, Alexander IV, his son, and Philip III of Macedon, Alexander's half-brother.