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Apparently, the fabric in which the bones found inside the gold box from Tomb II were wrapped has been analysed. It has long been known that it was purple, but it appears it was cotton (unusual) and contained a brilliant white substance normally only found in Persian garments. This has reinforced the idea that Tomb II belonged to Philip Arrhidaeus, who may well have inherited the Persian-made robe from Alexander himself, rather than the tomb belonging to Phillip II.
Also one of the young hunters depicted in the frieze above the entrance to the tomb has apparently been identified as Alexander because the cloak appears to be purple and have a white edging. This seems dubious to me as surely Alexander would be given a much more prominent position in the frieze, unless he's been depicted twice as the young horseman in the centre is usually identified as Alexander. This figure is just to the right of the horseman.
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