Greece reopens ancient palace where Alexander the Great was crowned


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  • Saturday, 06 Jan 2024

ATHENS, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Greece is ready to reopen on Saturday a palace of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia where Alexander the Great (356 B.C.-323 B.C.) was declared king.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the restored palace in the northern Greek city of Vergina on Friday. The site has been under restoration over the past 16 years.

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