Macedonian Tomb of Derveni (Makridi Bey)

The Macedonian Tomb of Derveni is a monument of exceptional beauty on the outskirts of the city.

There are other tombs in the area, but this is the best known. Many interesting relics were found in them, such as the bronze crater with sculpted mythological representations, pieces of the ancient Greek papyrus, the ash and the golden wreath of the dead of one of the tombs and other findings. Most of these are displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki.
There are other tombs in the area, but this is the best known. Many interesting relics were found in them, such as the bronze crater with sculpted mythological representations, pieces of the ancient Greek papyrus, the ash and the golden wreath of the dead of one of the tombs and other findings. Most of these are displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki.

Location

Timeline

Modern and Contemporary era (1912 - )

1993 The new archaeological research began and was completed three years later.

2015 The restoration of the monument was completed.

Ottoman era (1453- 1912)

1910 Discovered and excavated.

Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)

Constructed around the end of 4th century BC.

Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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