Ancient Sites of Aigai
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@jeanne_est_folle
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Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai (Aegae)
Museum
4.8
• Burial site of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great • Tomb was found intact and unplundered after 2,300 years • Rich with gold artifacts and royal remains protected by 13 meters of earth
Ancient Theatre
Historical landmark
3.9
• Where Philip II of Macedon was assassinated during his daughter's wedding in 336 BC • Demonstrates the grandeur of ancient Macedonian public life • Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aigai
Palace of Aigai (Aegae)
Historical landmark
4.5
• Recently reopened after 16 years of restoration and a 20 million Euro budget • Historical seat of the Macedonian kings, including Philip II and Alexander the Great • Offers insight into ancient Greek architecture and royal living
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