Macedonian Heritage
A story that would change the world forever
It was the ancient Macedonians who were responsible for making the Greek way of life known far and wide, and in the process created a global dynasty that would change the world forever for all that they have contributed to human civilisation and achievement.
All of Macedonia's major events happened right on Naoussa's doorstep and a visit to the town will allow you to put the pieces of the story together for yourself because an incredible amount of evidence has lasted from the time the story began over 23 centuries ago.
Let your journey back to ancient Macedonia begin.
Aristotle's School
Where a future king was educated to rule the world
It’s amazing that we can really get a glimpse so far back to the very birth of ideas itself, ideas that form the bedrock of western civilisation. This is exactly what you can do at this part of ancient Mieza. Stand in the very place where Alexander the Great learnt wisdom from Aristotle, one of the greatest philosophers ever to walk the Earth.
Vergina - The palace and tombs of the kings
It feels like you're walking on the set of an Indiana Jones movie
Behind the very door in this picture laid the remains of Philip II, King of Macedon, widely credited for uniting the Macedonian tribes and preparing the way for his son, Alexander the Great, to conquer the known world and write this significant chapter of global history.
Imagine being the first to have entered this shrine, seeing all the great king's treasures that had not seen the light of day for over two millennia. And what secrets it housed. It’s a discovery as large and as significant as any.
Dion - The sacred place of the ancient Macedonians
Discover what the ancient Macedonians put their hope in and how they practised their faith
Dion, meaning “of Zeus” is on the foothills of Mount Olympus, home of the gods. It is the place where they would seek divine guidance and blessing for all that they did and offer thanks for their victories. On the eve of his infamous campaign across Asia in 334 BC, Alexander the Great assembled his army to perform great sacrifices in order to gain the gods’ blessings. Take a trip there yourself and uncover what kind of belief system Alexander and his fellow Macedonians were really empowered and inspired by.
Mount Olympus (2918m), seen here, is an incredible mountain to climb with beautiful views and forest paths and streams. It has well marked paths and overall is not too difficult, although care must be taken especially towards the top. There are many well organised and equipped shelters of various sizes where you can stay overnight and eat at reasonable rates.
The capitol of an empire
The palace of the Macedonians
Pella was the most grandiose city of the Macedonia Kingdom. Its agora, or town square, was by far the largest in the region - something that you can still see for yourself. It was the birth place and capital of both Phillip II and his son, Alexander the Great. If you want to know how ancient Macedonians managed their affairs, ruled and lived at their best, Pella is the place to visit.
The archeological site and museum are world class and much has been preserved so that you can step back in time and feel what life was like then.
Mieza - The ancient Macedonian city on Naoussa's doorstep
Your journey into ancient Macedonia starts here
Behind the very door in this picture laid the remains of Philip II, King of Macedon, widely credited for uniting the Macedonian tribes and preparing the way for his son, Alexander the Great, to conquer the known world and write this significant chapter of global history.
Imagine being the first to have entered this shrine, seeing all the great king's treasures that had not seen the light of day for over two millennia. And what secrets it housed. It’s a discovery as large and as significant as any.
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Behind the very door in this picture laid the remains of Philip II, King of Macedon, widely credited for uniting the Macedonian tribes and preparing the way for his son, Alexander the Great, to conquer the known world and write this significant chapter of global history.
Imagine being the first to have entered this shrine, seeing all the great king's treasures that had not seen the light of day for over two millennia. And what secrets it housed. It’s a discovery as large and as significant as any.
