Press Release

The Technical Chamber of Greece/Central Macedonia Section (TCG/CMS – TEE/TKM), in collaboration with the Association of Architects with Diplomas from Tertiary Education Institutions – Panhellenic Architects’ Association (AADTE/PAA – SADAS/PEA) and the UIA Hellenic Section, co-organized a three-day event in Thessaloniki-Greece on May 28-30, 2025, under the theme ‘Friendly & Inclusive Spaces’ and ‘UIA/Region II Presidents’ Meeting’.

DAY 3 – Tour to the archaeological site of Aigai-Vergina

• On Friday, May 30, 2025, the UIA/Region II Presidents and delegates visited the archaeological site of Aigai-Vergina, including the Palace of Aigai, the Royal Tombs and the Polycentric Museum, guided by an archaeologist from the Ministry of Culture.
• Later that day, a farewell lunch was offered to the delegates by the president of TEE/TKM

Official information about the archaeological site:

Hellenic Republic / Ministry of Culture / Ephorate of Antiquities of Imathia – Archaeology at the heart of Macedonia

1. Archaeological site of Aigai – The Royal Metropolis of Macedon, Vergina, Veroia, Greece: https://www.aigai.gr/en/aigai-the-royal-metropolis-of-macedon
2. The Palace of Aigai: https://www.aigai.gr/en/polycentric-museum-of-aigai-palace-theater/gallery
3. The Royal Tombs of Macedonians – Display of Treasures: https://www.aigai.gr/en/polycentric-museum-of-aigai-royal-tombs-display-of-treasures/gallery
4. The Polycentric Μuseum of Αigai – Central Μuseum Βuilding: https://www.aigai.gr/en/polycentric-museum-of-aigai-central-museum-building/gallery
5. “ALEXANDER THE GREAT – From Aigai to Ecumene” Documentary: https://alexanderthegreatmuseum.gr/doc/

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/780