Greece Reopens 2,400 Years-old Coronation Site of Alexander the Great

Athens, 8 Jan (ONA) --- Greece has reopened the historic Palace of Aigai, where Alexander the Great ascended to the throne 2,400 years ago, following an extensive restoration project.

The palace, also known as the Royal Metropolis of the Macedonians, was the largest building in classical Greece, covering approximately 15,000 square meters.

Constructed mainly by Alexander the Great's father, Philip II of Macedonia, in the 4th century BCE, it holds significance as the site of Alexander's coronation.

Destroyed by Romans in 148 BCE, the palace underwent a 16-year restoration effort supported by the Greek government and the European Union.

The restoration included excavations, documentation, and conservation of artefacts, along with the restoration of 1,400 square meters of mosaics, marble flooring, and columns while preserving the overall appearance of the ruin.

---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas