Saturday, 31 July 2021

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF AIGAI NECROPOLIS OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

 

 


 

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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