It once contained life - size statues of his family , including his illustrious son , Alexander the Great .
King Philip of Macedon erected the impressive Philippeion here after his victory at the battle of Chaeronea in the 4th century BC .
It once contained life - size statues of Philip of Macedon 's family , including his illustrious son , Alexander the Great .
King Philip of Macedon erected the impressive Philippeion here after his victory at the battle of Chaeronea in the 4th century BC .