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Vergina
One of the most important archaeological sites of northern Greece!
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The small town of Vergina is within easy reach of Thessaloniki, and it bears excavations of great importance. The first excavations here were carried out in the 19th century and were resumed in the 1930s, after the liberation of Macedonia, to be continued once again after the Second World War. In 1977, M. Andronicos brought to light the royal tombs in the Great Tumulus of Vergina. The most remarkable of these was the tomb of Philip II, and its discovery is considered to be one of the most important archaeological events of the century. Since then, continuing excavations have revealed a series of significant monuments. During a morning tour, we will visit the site and its exhibits, among which are some world-famous gold finds.
The importance of the finds in Vergina Archaeological site (not to mention the very geographical position of Vergina itself!) exceeds the Greek national borders and adds precious historical documentation on the origin and nature of the Macedonian civilization. It proves the efforts on FYROM's part to monopolize the name of Macedonia historically ignorant and politically far fetched. The writer of these lines was born in Vergina and finds it difficult to understand why he should have problems declaring his Macedonian identity feeling, at the same time, one hundred per cent Greek! From: Thessaloniki City
Vergina Village
Vergina, the Royal Tombs
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Vergina Silver Water Vase
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Vergina: King Philippos Gold Crown found inside the Gold Larnax
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Vergina: King Philippos of Macedonia, father to Alexander the Great. The fierce diagonal cut across his face was received at battle
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Vergina: The Gold Larnax found in King Philippos Tomb
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