Massive Greek tomb near Pella in Northern Greece
International News Article Reuters.com
Now there is another great reason to go to northern Greece.
Some of you may recall the tomb at Vergina, believed by many to be the tomb of Phillip, the father of Alexander the Great. (Click to go to the Hellenic Ministry of Culture site about Vergina.)
Well, now another massive underground tomb has been unearthed near Pella, the birthplace of Alexander.
The tomb seems to have been raided a few times, but happy for us and archaeologists great amounts of artifacts were found and the stele still contained the names of those buried there.
Very intriguing are the vibrant colors found painted on the chamber walls, a testament to the bright colors favored by the peoples of this area and period.
Tom
Now there is another great reason to go to northern Greece.
Some of you may recall the tomb at Vergina, believed by many to be the tomb of Phillip, the father of Alexander the Great. (Click to go to the Hellenic Ministry of Culture site about Vergina.)
Well, now another massive underground tomb has been unearthed near Pella, the birthplace of Alexander.
The tomb seems to have been raided a few times, but happy for us and archaeologists great amounts of artifacts were found and the stele still contained the names of those buried there.
Very intriguing are the vibrant colors found painted on the chamber walls, a testament to the bright colors favored by the peoples of this area and period.
Tom
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