PERIOD

Classical

Archaeological site of Aigai (Vergina)

The city of Aigai is the oldest and one of the most important centers of ancient Macedonia. The identification of the first capital of the Macedonians with the modern town of Vergina is confirmed by the discovery of the great palace and the burial places of the Macedonian kings, where the tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, stands out.

Date of entry into UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites
1996

Visit website of MSC Supporting material

Palace of Aigai and Theatre. Aerial view.

The river Aliakmon and landscape around Vergina.

The river Aliakmon beyond Vergina.

Golden wreath of queen Meda. Tomb II.

The Abduction of Persephone. Fresco in the "Tomb of Persephone", 350 BC. Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai.

Golden urn and wreath of king Philipp II (Tomb II).

Ivory decoration of a funerary couch: Dionysus and Maenad. Tomb II.

Entrance to the Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai (Vergina).

Façade of the Macedonian Tomb II (Tomb of King Philipp II).

Aerial view of the Palace of Aigai.

Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai: Display of the armoury and treasures from Tomb II (Philipp II).

Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai: Display of gravestones (stelae) from the Nekropolis of Aigai.

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