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Thessaloniki/Greece |
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Thessaloniki, the capital of Macedonia and second largest city of modern Greece, was first established in 316 B.C. by Kassandoros and named after his wife, "Thessaloniki", sister of the Alexander the Great.
The city's symbol and impressive landmark tower was established in 15th century. Once the tower used as a prison, in 1826 there was massacre in this tower, hence it was called as the "Bloody Tower". ![]() After that it was repainted white, it became known as the "White Tower". ![]() Interior of the White Tower It has been turned into a Byzantine Museum, with frescoes and icons. |
Gold casket with lion's feet, gold wreaths and crowns, gold jewelry, various vases, glasses and weapons... The incredible contents of the tomb of Vergina, the complex of royal tombs and the largest one belonged to Philip II, are on display in this Museum for "The Treasure of Vergina".
On the lid is the 16-pointed star, the emblem of the Macedonian dynasty
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In 1977, Professor Andoronikos excavated an unrobed tomb. The splendid treasure of the site's finds led to the conclusion that the tomb belonged to King Philip II and Vergina was the first capital of the kingdom of Macedonia, "Aigai".
![]() The ramp is leading you to the interior of the Great Tumulus crypt. The last leads visitors into the air-conditioned spacious, hexagonal room, like a space station, with two other hexagonal rooms to the left and two large doors leading to the royal tombs. ![]() View of the interior of the hexagonal entrance hall through the door with emblem. |
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