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This article is from the Macedonia FAQ, by Angelos Karageorgiou angelos@iqs.gr with numerous contributions by others.

2) Why does Greece object to the use of the `Vergina Sun' on the FYROM flag?

The Vergina Sun, the emblem of Philip's dynasty, symbolizes the
birth of our nation. It was the first time (4th century BCE) that
the Greek mainland (city-states and kingdoms) with the same language,
culture, and religion were united against the enemies of Asia in one
league. At the same time the fractured Greek world grew conscious of
its unity. And, in this sense, we have never been apart since then.
The `Sun' was excavated in Greece in 1978, prior to that date this
symbol never appeared in any slavic motif anywhere on the planet,
much less in any motif inside FYROM even prior to its adoption by
the current regime. This motif does appear in many Greek buildings
and paintings throughout the ages.

 

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