359BC359–323 BC · Vergina (Aigai), Central Macedonia
Royal Macedon and the rise of Alexander the Great
Philip II made Macedon the leading power in Greece before he was assassinated in the theatre at Aigai in 336 BC. His son Alexander, born at Pella, conquered the Persian Empire and reached India, spreading Greek language and culture across the Near East. Philip's tomb at Vergina, found unlooted in 1977, held gold, armour and wall paintings.
Sites
- Site 1: Royal Tombs Museum, VerginaMuseum built inside the burial mound over Philip II's tomb.Map ↗
- Site 2: Palace and theatre of AigaiThe restored royal palace and the theatre where Philip was killed.Map ↗
- Site 3: Pella archaeological sitePebble mosaic floors in the houses of Alexander's birthplace.Map ↗
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