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culture-and-history2 years ago

Greece Unveils Restored Aigai Palace, Site of Alexander the Great's Coronation

Greece has reopened the ancient capital of Aigai, the first capital of Macedonia and the coronation site of Alexander the Great, after extensive restoration. The UNESCO World Heritage site includes a palace, theater, banquet halls, and a necropolis with over 300 burial mounds. The site's renovation took 16 years and cost over 20 million euros, partly funded by the EU. Aigai, which was destroyed in 168 BC, provides significant insights into ancient Macedonian culture and was excavated in 1977.

via The Washington Post|
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culture-and-history2 years ago

"Restoration of 2,300-Year-Old Palace Where Alexander the Great Ascended to Kingship"

The Palace of Aigai, the ancient coronation site of Alexander the Great, has been reopened to the public after a 16-year restoration project costing 20 million euros. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the 4th century BC site, emphasizing its global significance and its role in confirming the Greek identity of Macedonia. The palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is expected to be a significant tourist attraction, aligning with Greece's efforts to invest in its historical sites for tourism revenue.

via Yahoo News|
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history-and-culture2 years ago

"Exploring the Ancient Palace of Alexander the Great's Coronation 2,300 Years Later"

The Palace of Aigai, the site where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king over 2,300 years ago, has fully reopened in northern Greece after a 16-year renovation costing over 20 million euros. The palace, built during the reign of Alexander's father, Philip II, was the largest building of classical Greece and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The restoration included reassembling marble columns and intricate mosaics, revealing the grandeur of the ancient Macedonian capital. The site, which also includes royal tombs discovered in the 1970s, will be open to the public.

via The Associated Press|
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