Greece has officially reopened the ancient Palace of Aigai, once the royal capital of Macedon and the place where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king in 336 BC. Built mainly under the reign of Philip II, Alexander’s father, the vast palace covered around 15,000 square meters and featured colonnaded courtyards, banquet halls, sanctuaries, mosaics, and marble floors. After being closed for 16 years, the site has undergone an extensive €20 million restoration, which included the conservation of over 1,400 square meters of mosaics, marble flooring, and dozens of columns. Situated near the modern town of Vergina in northern Greece, the palace is considered one of the most significant monuments of the ancient world, often compared in cultural importance to the Parthenon. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands as a powerful reminder of Macedonian grandeur and the moment when Alexander began the journey that would forever change world history.
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