Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Macedonian kingdom, is one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites, famously identified with modern Vergina in Imathia. The royal necropolis here yielded extraordinary treasures, including the tomb widely believed to belong to Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, along with breathtaking gold artifacts and the stunning Great Tumulus. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aigai offers a rare and profound window into the power and splendor of ancient Macedonian civilization.
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Aigai is located in Βεργίνα, Π.Ε. Ημαθίας, Greece. Coordinates: 40.48027, 22.32526.
Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Macedonian kingdom, is one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites, famously identified with modern Vergina in Imathia. The royal necropolis here yielded extraordinary treasures, including t
You can navigate to Aigai via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 40.48027, 22.32526.