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Iron core of linothorax with golden buckles found in Macedonian Tomb II of Vergina, Imathia, Central Macedonia, Greece. The tomb is dated to between the end of the 4th century BCE and the beginning of the...

Greece, the 'cradle of western civilization', is home to a large number of spectacular sites from the ancient world, several of which have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These sites of great historical...

At the time of Philip II’s death (reign 359–336 BCE), the Kingdom of Macedon had emerged as the dominant power in the Hellenic world. Through sustained military...

A photo of the Lion Hunt Mosaic from Pella, Macedon. The mosaic dates to around the late 4th Century BCE, the same time as the Royal Tombs at Vergina.

Gold ivy wreath from Nea Apollonia, Thessaloniki, 350-325 BCE. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. Ceremonial wreaths were among the most prestigious adornments in the ancient Greek world. Probably...

Terracotta bust of a maiden wearing a high-profile crown, from Pella, c. 320-300 BCE. Archaeological Museum of Pella. Pella was founded in the early 4th century BCE by Archelaus of Macedon (r. 413-399...

Pella & Aegae - Macedonian Capitals Macedonia is a geographical and historical region of the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe. Its boundaries have changed considerably over time, but nowadays...