The Archaeological Site of Pella| Into the Heart of Ancient Macedonia

 

Ancient Pella wasn’t just a royal palace, it was the heart of Greek life, bustling with a marketplace, public squares and homes that made it the political, economic, and cultural hub of its time.

 

After exploring the Archaeological Site of Pella, head to the museum nearby. It’s home to remarkable artifacts, including a marble head of Alexander the Great, intricate floor mosaics, towering 5-meter wall decorations and everyday items that bring ancient life vividly to mind.

 

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The Archaeological Site of Dion| Into the Heart of Ancient Macedonia

 

Dion is one of Greece’s most atmospheric archaeological sites. Established to worship Zeus, its monuments are scattered amongst greenery, trees and ponds.

 

Around 500m from the park, Dion’s Archaeological Museum is one of the most important in Greece, given the significance of the town. It contains the statues of the Sanctuary of Zeus Hypsistos (those in the park are replicas) as well as statues of Isis, Dionysos and Aphrodite. 

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The Polycentric Museum of Aigai (Vergina)| Into the Heart of Ancient Macedonia

 

This UNESCO-protected archaeological wonder preserves not just the palatial tombs of Philip II and other members of Macedonian royalty but also the integrity of a solemn burial mound and a museum within the tumulus.

 

It contains four palatial tombs (including those of Philip II and Alexander the Great’s teenage son, Alexander IV) and some of the most astonishing finds from Macedonian history: the gold larnax containing Philip’s bones (emblazoned with the Macedonian sun), his massive armour and the golden wreath he wore on his funeral pyre, almost luminous in the dimmed lighting, among them.

 

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