Royal Graves of Aigai Museum: the Macedonian Glory

Macedonia withheld its secrets from the public until 1977 when two royal tombs were discovered at Aigai. It was hailed as the archaeological discovery of the century, as many think the tombs belong to King Philip II, and Alexander’s son, Alexander IV. Let’s delve into a rich site with treasures, linked to legends who changed the course of history.

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Smaragda Touloupa

Almost three decades ago I decided to become a professional wanderer/tourist guide by combining my love for our history, archaeology, landscape, and humans with a profession. You will find me guiding all over Greece, from Aigai to Crete among others.

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Royal Graves of Aigai Museum: the Macedonian Glory

Royal Graves of Aigai Museum: the Macedonian Glory

Smaragda Touloupa

1. Entrance - Outside the Museum

2. The Great Tumulus

3. Marble Grave Stele

4. Tomb IV

5. The ‘Heroon’

6. Tomb I, the North Wall.

7. Tomb I

8. A gilded silver sheet

9. Iron spearheads

10. Bronze tripod

11. Tomb II. Philip II’s Tomb.

12. Horse bridles

13. The gold and purple cloth

14. The Golden Diadem

15. Philip II’s suit of armour

16. The Chryselephantine Couch

17. The Golden chest

18. Banquet paraphernalia

19. Tomb III

20. The Chryselephantine Couch

21. The Silver Ossuary Hydria

22. Silver patera

23. The portrait photograph of Andronikos

﻿Royal Graves of Aigai Museum: the Macedonian Glory

﻿Royal Graves of Aigai Museum: the Macedonian Glory

Smaragda Touloupa

1. Entrance - Outside the Museum

2. The Great Tumulus

3. Marble Grave Stele

4. Tomb IV

5. The ‘Heroon’

6. Tomb I, the North Wall.

7. Tomb I

8. A gilded silver sheet

9. Iron spearheads

10. Bronze tripod

11. Tomb II. Philip II’s Tomb.

12. Horse bridles

13. The gold and purple cloth

14. The Golden Diadem

15. Philip II’s suit of armour

16. The Chryselephantine Couch

17. The Golden chest

18. Banquet paraphernalia

19. Tomb III

20. The Chryselephantine Couch

21. The Silver Ossuary Hydria

22. Silver patera

23. The portrait photograph of Andronikos

Royal Graves of Aigai Museum: the Macedonian Glory

Royal Graves of Aigai Museum: the Macedonian Glory