Sewage network constructions lead to the discovery of a Macedonian era tomb within the modern settlement of Pella. The Culture Ministry announcement stated that “the interest in the new Macedonian tomb lies in its architecture. The tomb was robbed in antiquity and dates back to the first half of the 3rd century BC. Its barrel-vaulted roof has been destroyed however, the roof of the side halls are in excellent condition. The entrance of the ante-chamber closed with a wooden 2.78 meters high with a 1.30-meter wide door.

Pella is best-known as the ancient and wealthy capital of the kingdom of Macedon in the time of Alexander the Great. The new discovery adds to the treasure-trove already found in the region. The new discovery along with the 18 box-shaped and roof-tiled tombs of the east cemetery of Pella were examined by Ephorate of Pella from October 2014 until December 2015 .