Visiting the tomb of Agios Athanasios

The Tomb of Agios Athanasios dating from the late 4th century BC is an absolute gem that is to be found some 15 kilometers" away from Pella. Yet I was not aware that the actual site was open to the public.

[Picture from Peter Sommer Travels’ Facebook]

Peter Sommer Travels’ Facebook seems to hint in that direction as they hope to include a visit to the grave site during their upcoming tour “Exploring Macedonia” which will run from 9 June 2020 to 20 June 2020.

I remember spending hours on all fours in front of the panels and reproductions at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki (see: The Macedonian Tomb of Agios Athanasios in Thessaloniki) taking in all the tiny colorful details of which there are very many.

The two figures guarding the tomb entrance are often depicted but it must be a very unique experience to see the entire façade as it is meant to discover. The frescoes are far more than static figures, as they highlight how the guests behaved, how they were catered with food and wine, and what they wore for such a burial symposium. The same applies to the military equipment of the infantry standing around.