Aegae
Ancient Greece
Could This Ancient Greek Fresco Be The Inspiration for Virgin Mary Depictions?
A discovery in Aigai, Greece sparked intrigue among art historians and theologians alike. It was a 4th-century BC fresco known as the "Madonna of Aigai." This ancient Greek depiction bears striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of Virgin Mary...
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Face Reconstruction Presented by Researchers
Historians and researchers are suggesting a new facial reconstruction of the famous ancient Greek leader Alexander the Great.
Archaeology
Aegae: The Cradle of Ancient Macedonia
The archaeological site of Aegae next to the contemporary town of Vergina was the first capital of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. The site is located 65 km (40 miles) west of Thessaloniki in Northern Greece’s province of...
Archaeology
New Archaeological Findings in Vergina, Northern Greece
Clay figurines and other important findings were unearthed by archaeologists in the Tsakiridis section in the center of the ancient Greek city Aegae in Vergina, northern Greece. The artifacts were presented as part of the Archaeological Conference on the...
Archaeology
New Alexander the Great-Era Tomb Found in Vergina
An unlooted tomb that appears to belong to a man who died during the Alexander the Great era has been unearthed in Vergina, northern Greece, where the tomb of Philip II was found.
Archaeologist Angeliki Kottaridi who is the head...