Greek Officials Unveil 1,630-Foot Kasta Tomb Enclosure, Exposing Interior Linked to Alexander the Great
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Updated · Fox News · May 18
Greek Officials Unveil 1,630-Foot Kasta Tomb Enclosure, Exposing Interior Linked to Alexander the Great
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 18
Greek officials said restoration at the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis has revealed the monument’s full 1,630-foot enclosure and made its interior fully visible for the first time.
Fourth-century B.C. marble passageways, elaborate architecture and sculptural details point to a burial built for a member of the Macedonian elite, possibly someone close to Alexander the Great.
Crews removed older metal supports during the work, and the next phase will reinstall the tomb’s monumental double-leaf marble door and restore parts of the sphinxes at the entrance.
Amphipolis, about 60 miles northeast of Thessaloniki, was tied to major figures in Alexander’s circle and later held his wife Roxana and son Alexander IV before their murders under Cassander.
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Kasta Tomb at Amphipolis: Monumental Restoration, Enduring Mysteries, and Greece’s 10 Million Euro Archaeological Project
Overview
The Kasta Tomb at Amphipolis has reached a major milestone with the completion of stabilization and restoration works inside the burial chamber, including the vault and a new metal support structure. All earlier metal reinforcements have been removed, making the monument’s interior fully visible for the first time and gradually revealing its original grandeur. Restoration has also focused on the tomb’s monumental enclosure, with the southern side fully restored and ongoing work on the western section. These achievements mark significant progress in preserving and showcasing one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites.