Myrtle wreath at Vergina, Vergina

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Myrtle wreath at Vergina made of gold myrtle leaves and flowers, is one of the most valuable finds from the antechamber of the royal Macedonian tombs at Vergina, Greece. From the Hellenistic period, the gold wreath is thought to belong to Meda, the Thracian princess and fifth wife of Philip II of Macedon. Which was theorized by Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos, whom excavated the tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great in 1977. This theory today is still in debate on whether this tomb actually belongs to these royals. ()

Coordinates: 40°29'14"N, 22°18'56"E

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Myrtle wreath at Vergina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silver and gold diadem from the tomb of Philip II, Archaeological Site of Aigai.

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Museum, Art gallery
Silver and gold diadem from the tomb of Philip II, Vergina
1 min walk • The silver and gold diadem from the tomb of Philip II is one of the most valuable finds from the antechamber of the royal Macedonian tombs at Vergina, Greece.
0.6 miSE
40°28'57"N • 22°19'31"E
Archaeological Site of Aigai, Vergina
16 min walk

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Nearby attractions include Silver and gold diadem from the tomb of Philip II, Vergina (1 min walk), Archaeological Site of Aigai, Vergina (16 min walk).