Vergina

Archaeological sites around Thessaloniki that you MUST visit at least once

Archaeological sites and museums that reveal the ancient past of Macedonia. Thessaloniki itself is a huge museum containing almost all…

2 months ago

Identifying the Occupants of the Royal Tombs at Vergina: A Study Reveals the Identities of Alexander's Relatives

Scientists have recently revealed the occupants' identities of the unspoiled 4th-century BCE Royal Tombs at Vergina in northern Greece. The…

4 months ago

Aigai: Impressive photos of the restored palace where Alexander the Great was crowned king

A series of impressive photos from the restored palace of Philip II in Aigai came to light shortly before the…

5 months ago

Helene Glykatzi-Ahrweiler: 6 reasons she believes Alexander the Great is buried in Vergina

Byzantine scholar Helene Glykatzi-Ahrweiler is certain that Philip II is not buried in the tomb at Vergina but instead Alexander…

5 months ago

Greece’s Zagori Makes History on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori, known for its profound cultural heritage, has proudly secured its place as Greece's 19th addition to the UNESCO World…

8 months ago

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece 2023

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece and the year they were listed are: Acropolis, Athens (1987) Meteora (1988) Archaeological…

1 year ago

VERGINA: New Museum of Aigai inaugurated by Mitsotakis

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the New Museum of Aigai in Vergina on Monday, noting that it was an "important…

1 year ago

Macedonia's must see archaeological site

The city of Aigai, is the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia and was discovered in the 19th…

2 years ago

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece 2021

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece and the year they were listed are: Acropolis, Athens (1987) Meteora (1988) Archaeological…

3 years ago

Macedonia's must see archaeological site

The city of Aigai, is the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia and was discovered in the 19th…

6 years ago

Vergina opens doors to new Museum

After further EU funding approval for an estimated 4.5 million euros, Vergina is expected to open its doors to a…

8 years ago