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Greece Unveils Restored Aigai Palace, Site of Alexander the Great's Coronation

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Greece Unveils Restored Aigai Palace, Site of Alexander the Great's Coronation
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Greece has reopened the ancient capital of Aigai, the first capital of Macedonia and the coronation site of Alexander the Great, after extensive restoration. The UNESCO World Heritage site includes a palace, theater, banquet halls, and a necropolis with over 300 burial mounds. The site's renovation took 16 years and cost over 20 million euros, partly funded by the EU. Aigai, which was destroyed in 168 BC, provides significant insights into ancient Macedonian culture and was excavated in 1977.

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  3. After 16-year restoration, Greece unveils palace where Alexander the Great became king  The Associated Press
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