Macedonian Tomb of Anthemius in Naoussa

One of the most splendid and best-preserved monuments of ancient Mieza is the Macedonian Tomb of Anthemia, dating to the 3rd century BC. Like the Tomb of Krisis and the Tomb of Kinch, it is located along the ancient road that connected Mieza with Pella.

The Tomb of Anthemia is a two-chambered structure, notable for its Ionic façade. The pediment is decorated with three large, vividly colored anthemia (floral motifs), from which the tomb takes its name. The tympanum of the pediment features a painted depiction of a mature couple reclining at a symposium, while the fresco on the ceiling of the antechamber, adorned with anthemia and water lilies, impresses with its artistry and detail.

Inside the main chamber, the walls are painted black and red. It contains a built-in stone bench and a stone burial chest, which held the vessel or casket containing the cremated remains of the deceased.