Greece has officially reopened a 4th Century BC site central to the legend of Alexander the Great to the public after being closed for 16 years.
The site, close to Vergina in the north of Greece, was where Alexander the Great was crowned King of Macedonia.
Deemed, by the Greeks, as being as important a historical monument as the Parthenon in Athens, the Palace of Aigai (Aigai being the capital of historical Macedonia) has been closed to the public and tourists for 16 years – during which time it has undergone significant renovation and restoration work, costing €20m.
The palace area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
