Macedonian Star Vergina Sun Ancient Greek Solar symbol Alexander the great Earrings Sterling SilverThe Vergina Sun also known as the "Star of Vergina", "Macedonian Star" or "Argead Star" is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art of the period between the 6th and 2nd centuries BC. The Vergina Sun proper has sixteen triangular rays, while comparable symbols of the same period variously have sixteen, twelve, eight or (rarely) six rays. The name "Vergina Sun" refers specifically to archaeological excavations in and around the small town of