Amphipolis (Greek: Αμφίπολη, romanized: Amfipoli; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίπολις, romanized: Amphipolis) [1] was an important ancient Greek polis (city), and later a Roman city, whose large remains can still be seen.

Amphipolis, ancient Greek city on the Strymon (Strimón) River about three miles from the Aegean Sea, in Macedonia. A strategic transportation center, it controlled the bridge over the Strymon and the route from northern Greece to the Hellespont, including the western approach to the timber, gold, and silver of Mount Pangaeum in Thrace.

Nov 30, 2014 · Amphipolis, located on a plain in northern Macedonia near Mt. Pangaion and the river Strymon, was an Athenian colony founded c. 437 BCE on the older Thracian site of Ennea Hodoi.

The Battle of Amphipolis was fought in 422 BC during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. It was the culmination of events that began in 424 BC with the capture of Amphipolis by the Spartans.

Oct 1, 2023 · The ancient Greek city of Amphipolis, one of Greece’s many exceptional archaeological sites, was an Athenian colony founded in 437 BCE on the older Thracian site of Ennea Hodoi (Nine Roads). Situated between the navigable Strymon River and Mount Paggaion, it became rich in the production of shipbuilding timber and precious metals.

12 hours ago · The clay relief head of Asclepius. Credit: AMNA Excavation at Amphipolis unearths cult building. The Greek professor believes that the variety and concentration of items found—including clay female figurines, figurine wombs, shells and animal bones within a charcoal-rich layer—indicate the excavated area was used for cultic practices.

Feb 11, 2024 · The Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis, part of the archaeological site of Amphipolis, presents the history of the ancient city of Amphipolis and the surrounding area shedding light upon aspects of life and culture in the region.

Apr 17, 2024 · From the best ancient ruins to where to stay nearby, uncover the secrets of the Archaeological Site of Amphipolis, Greece

In the reign of Alexander the Great, Amphipolis was an important naval base, and the birthplace of three of the most famous Macedonian admirals: Nearchus, Androsthenes and Laomedon, whose burial place is most likely marked by the famous lion of Amphipolis.

Aug 22, 2014 · The tomb of Amphipolis has made an impression across the world for its large size. However, ancient Amphipolis was a powerful city with big, tall walls, which still exist today. When the town was under Macedonian control, it used to operate as the “mint” for King Philip II and Alexander the Great.