Kasta Tomb Tomb

Address: Kasta Tomb (Kasta Hill), near Amphipolis, Serres, Central Macedonia, Greece

The Kasta Tomb is a large Hellenistic-era burial mound and tomb complex located near Amphipolis in Central Macedonia, Greece. The monument is notable for its monumental scale and sculptural exterior decoration dating to the late 4th century BCE.

Excavations carried out in the 2010s uncovered a stone-built entrance and an interior burial chamber with marble architectural elements and sculptural fragments such as sphinxes and caryatid-like figures. The tomb is associated with the larger Amphipolis archaeological landscape and has been the focus of intensive archaeological study since its modern discovery and excavation.

The tumulus was constructed in the Hellenistic period and appears to have been designed as a high-status funerary monument. It sits on a hill within sight of the ancient city area and has been the subject of conservation and archaeological recording since excavation began.

• Modern excavation: Systematic excavations began in 2012 under archaeologist Katerina Peristeri, revealing sculptural decoration including sphinxes and female figures at the exterior and entrance areas.

What to See#

• Tumulus and core tomb: A large tumulus containing a monumental Hellenistic tomb complex with an entrance ramp, pronaos area and an inner burial chamber built of stone and marble elements.

The Kasta Tomb (Amphipolis tumulus) is located near the archaeological site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia. By car it is reachable from Thessaloniki via the Egnatia Odos (A2) - the drive is roughly 90-100 km east of Thessaloniki (about 1.5-2 hours). There are regional KTEL buses from Thessaloniki toward Amphipolis/Nea Kerdylia; from the nearby village or parking area the tomb is reached on foot via short local tracks.

• Go early in the day to avoid heat and crowds, then allow extra time to visit the nearby Amphipolis museum and viewing points that give context to the tomb's finds.
• Respect fenced or excavated areas and use the official walkways and observation platforms-site access and opening hours can change because of ongoing conservation work, so check locally before you go.