The Palace of Aigai

The Palace of Aigai, part of the ambitious building program of Philip II (359–336 BC), elevated the royal metropolis of the Macedonians and became a model for the cities of the Hellenistic world.

The largest building of Classical Greece—three times the size of the Parthenon—dominates an elevated site, combining luxury with geometric harmony.

The "Basileion" (royal palace) hosted administrative functions, philosophical discussions, and symposia, blending political and religious elements. Its design influenced architecture for centuries. Completed before 336 BC, it was the place where the Macedonians proclaimed Alexander III (the Great) as their king. During the reign of the Antigonid dynasty, some additions were made to the structure, but the palace was ultimately destroyed by the Romans in 148 BC.