An archaeological park consisting of 530 ancient burial
tombs has opened to the public in Aigai, the ancient kingdom located near the
modern town of Vergina.
The ancient necropolis includes the royal cluster of the
TEMENIDES tombs, which consists of 21 tombs dating from the 6th
century to the 3rd century BC.
“We must pass on to the next generations – with the
principle of sustainability – our monuments and cultural heritage that are
directly connected our National Identity,” the Minister of Culture of Greece,
Lina Mendoni said during the site’s recent inauguration.
“The park was created by the Imathia Ephorate of Antiquities
under Central Macedonia's regional operational program, for the protection and
promotion of the cemetery of tumuli and the royal burial cluster of the TEMENIDES
(2012-2015,” the Minister said.
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