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Archeological site in Macedonia, Greece
Amphipolis (Greek: Αμφίπολη, romanized: Amfipoli; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίπολις, romanized: Amphipolis) was an important ancient Greek polis (city), and later
Amphipolis
Military investment of Amphipolis by Sparta (422 BC)
his main objective: Amphipolis. In the winter of 424–423, around the same time as the Battle of Delium, Brasidas besieged Amphipolis, an Athenian colony
Battle_of_Amphipolis
2nd episode of the 6th season of Xena: Warrior Princess
Ray Parker) is responsible for the current situation in Amphipolis. "The Haunting of Amphipolis" was originally written by an unnamed writer who was replaced
The_Haunting_of_Amphipolis
Ancient Greek philosopher
Demetrius of Amphipolis (Greek: Δημήτριος ὁ Ἀμφιπολίτης; fl. 4th century BC) was one of Plato's students. He is perhaps identical with the person mentioned
Demetrius_of_Amphipolis
Athenian statesman and general (died 422 BC)
Sphacteria, the Mytilenean Debate, and the failed Athenian campaign to retake Amphipolis in 422 BC, where he was killed. Cleon was a deeply polarizing figure,
Cleon
Ancient Greek kingdom in the southern Balkans
Attalid kingdom. Important cities included its capital Pella, Pydna, and Amphipolis, while new cities were founded, such as Thessalonica by the usurper Cassander
Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom)
4th-century BC sculpture
80311; 23.842601 The Lion of Amphipolis (Greek: Λέων της Αμφίπολης) is a 4th-century BC tomb sculpture near Amphipolis, Macedonia, northern Greece. According
Lion_of_Amphipolis
American fantasy television series (1995–2001)
Greek city of Amphipolis, which is located in the nearby region of Central Macedonia in modern Greece. However, at the time, Amphipolis was, in fact,
Xena:_Warrior_Princess
Museum in Amphipolis, Greece
Museum of Amphipolis is a museum in Amphipolis, Central Macedonia, Greece. It is located in the archaeological site of ancient Amphipolis (a city founded
Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis
Archaeological_Museum_of_Amphipolis
Philip of Amphipolis (Greek: Φίλιππος ὁ Ἀμφιπολίτης) was a Greek writer of unknown date, remarkable for his obscenity, of which the Suda has given a sufficiently
Philip_of_Amphipolis
Fictional character from the TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess"
mythological world. Xena was raised as the daughter of Cyrene and Atrius in Amphipolis; though the episode "The Furies" raises the possibility that Ares might
Xena
4th century BC tomb in Macedonia
The Kasta Tomb (Greek: Τύμβος Καστά), also known as the Amphipolis Tomb (Greek: Τάφος της Αμφίπολης), is the largest ancient tumulus (burial mound) ever
Kasta_Tomb
5th-century BC Spartan general
three-decade research at Amphipolis, offers evidence of the recovery and identification of Brasidas's burial at the ancient Amphipolis' agora. According to
Brasidas
5th-century BC Athenian historian and general
Amphipolis, a half-day's sail west from Thasos on the Thracian coast, sparking the Battle of Amphipolis. Eucles, the Athenian commander at Amphipolis
Thucydides
Road in Greece
runs along the coast of the Aegean Sea between Amphipolis and Kavala, via Nea Peramos. The Amphipolis–Kavala National Road was created by Ministerial
Greek_National_Road_2
Stoic philosopher
Hermagoras of Amphipolis (Greek: Ἑρμαγόρας ὁ Ἀμφιπολίτης) (3rd century BC) was a Stoic philosopher, student of Cypriot Persaeus, in the court of Antigonus
Hermagoras_of_Amphipolis
War between Athens and Sparta (431–404 BC)
and marched the length of Greece to the Athenian colony of Amphipolis in Thrace. Amphipolis controlled several nearby silver mines whose that supplied
Peloponnesian_War
Municipality in Greece
Amphipolis (Greek: Αμφίπολη, Amfípoli) is a municipality in the Serres regional unit of Greece. The municipality is named after the ancient city of the
Amphipolis_(municipality)
Ancient Greek ethnic group
Vergina, Sindos, Agia Paraskevi, Pella-Archontiko, Aiani, Gevgelija, Amphipolis—sharing a similar burial rite and grave accompaniments, interpreted to
Ancient_Macedonians
Apollodorus (Greek: Ἀπολλόδωρος) from Amphipolis was one of the cavalry generals of Alexander the Great, who commanded the force Alexander left behind
Apollodorus_of_Amphipolis
Ancient city in northwest Asia Minor
Ilion, and c. 275–269 Ilion passed a decree in honour of Metrodoros of Amphipolis who had successfully treated the king for a wound he received in battle
Troy
Greek grammarian, philosopher and literary critic (c.400–320 BC)
Zoilos; c. 400 – 320 BC) was a Greek grammarian and literary critic from Amphipolis in Eastern Macedonia, then known as Thrace. He took the name Homeromastix
Zoilus
Ancient city in eastern Macedonia, in the Edonis region
garrison at a strategic passage: the site controlled the route between Amphipolis and Neapolis, part of the great royal route which runs east-west across
Philippi
King of Macedon from 336 to 323 BC
spring of 335 BC, he advanced to suppress several revolts. Starting from Amphipolis, he travelled east into the country of the "Independent Thracians", and
Alexander_the_Great
Ancient Greek colony
facilitate Athenian access to the Hellespont. The nearby Athenian colony of Amphipolis was founded in 437 BC three miles up the Strymon River. The settlers,
Eion
War between Rome and Macedonia, 171–168 BC
into four client republics, called merides, with capitals located at Amphipolis, Thessalonica, Pella, and Pelagonia, which were members of a federal league
Third_Macedonian_War
Men's association football team in Greece
symbolized the great power that came from this historic merger. Leo of Amphipolis was chosen as the brand that showed the strength and warlike virtues of
Panserraikos_F.C.
River in Bulgaria and Greece
the Serres regional unit into the Strymonian Gulf in Aegean Sea, near Amphipolis. The river's length is 415 kilometres (258 miles) (of which 290 kilometres
Struma_(river)
Rise of Macedon
recover Amphipolis (see below), which they hoped to do by placing Argeus on the throne. Philip therefore withdrew the Macedonian garrison from Amphipolis and
Expansion of Macedonia under Philip II
Expansion_of_Macedonia_under_Philip_II
Macedonian nobleman and general (c. 356–324 BC)
the death of the Great King himself. Based on a monogram found in the Amphipolis Tomb in northern Greece, the lead archaeologist, Katerina Peristeri, claims
Hephaestion
Administrative region of Greece
is also located in Central Macedonia, as well as Dion in Pieria and Amphipolis. These are important destinations for cultural tourism. Thessaloniki is
Central_Macedonia
421 BC treaty between Athens and Sparta
who had recovered by 424 BC, when the Spartan general Brasidas captured Amphipolis. In the same year, the Athenians suffered a major defeat in Boeotia at
Peace_of_Nicias
Highest mountain in Greece
Ammouliani Monuments Agios Athanasios Alexandrion (Litochoro) Amphipolis Lion of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb Dion Archaeological Park Hellenistic theatre Mount
Mount_Olympus
Contests associated with the funeral observances for ancient heroes
games was held at Amphipolis, in honor of the Spartan general Brasidas. Brasidas had fallen in battle while capturing the city of Amphipolis during the Peloponnesian
Funeral_games
American actor (1967–2004)
(1997) Xena: Warrior Princess (1 episode, 1997 – "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis") Head Over Heels (1 episode, 1997) Veronica's Closet (1 episode, 1998)
Karen_Dior
Political history topic
were allowed a greater degree of autonomy. After Philip II conquered Amphipolis in 357 BC, the city was allowed to retain its democracy, including its
Government of Macedonia (ancient kingdom)
Government_of_Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom)
Army of Macedon under the Antigonids
squadron' and 'royal cavalry'. Thanks to contemporary inscriptions from Amphipolis and Greia dated 218 and 181 respectively, historians have been able to
Antigonid_Macedonian_army
Rayed solar symbol
Ammouliani Monuments Agios Athanasios Alexandrion (Litochoro) Amphipolis Lion of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb Dion Archaeological Park Hellenistic theatre Mount
Vergina_Sun
Macedonian helmet
ancient Greek headgear and weaponry. A clause of military regulation from Amphipolis proclaims that the konos is to be the helmet of phalangites—infantry standing
Konos
Geographic region of Greece
as well as mostly coastal colonies of other Greek city-states such as Amphipolis, Olynthos, Potidea, Stageira and many others, and to the north another
Macedonia_(Greece)
City of ancient Macedonia
Ἄργιλος) was a city of ancient Macedonia in the district Bisaltia, between Amphipolis and Bromiscus. It was founded by a colony from Andros. It appears from
Argilus
Μώκιος; died 288–295) was a Christian priest of Roman ancestry who lived in Amphipolis, Macedonia and became a Catholic and Orthodox saint. During a persecution
Mocius
Ancient Greek city in Central Macedonia
laid siege to it in 422 BC. Cleon died in the same year at the battle of Amphipolis and the city remained on the Spartan side for the rest of the Peloponnesian
Stagira_(ancient_city)
Former bishop of the Moscow Patriarchate then of the Patriarchate of Constantinople
a bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church and the position of Bishop of Amphipolis within the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in which he served as an assistant
Basil_Osborne
Ancient Macedonian general
(Ancient Greek: Ἀντίγονος Κάλλα) was an ancient Macedonian hetairos from Amphipolis, known through an inscription with a Homeric-style epigram of about 300-275
Antigonos_(son_of_Callas)
God in Greek mythology
A mosaic of the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis depicting the abduction of Persephone by Pluto, 4th century BC
Pluto_(god)
Mountain and peninsula in northeastern Greece
Ammouliani Monuments Agios Athanasios Alexandrion (Litochoro) Amphipolis Lion of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb Dion Archaeological Park Hellenistic theatre Mount
Mount_Athos
Capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon
Ammouliani Monuments Agios Athanasios Alexandrion (Litochoro) Amphipolis Lion of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb Dion Archaeological Park Hellenistic theatre Mount
Pella
King of Macedonia from 323/2 to 309 BC
the king and his mother were taken prisoner and held in the citadel of Amphipolis under the supervision of Glaucias. When the general peace between Cassander
Alexander_IV_of_Macedon
4th-century BC Greek civil war
his Macedonian kingdom in the Aegean region. In 357 BC, Philip captured Amphipolis, a depot for the gold and silver mines from Mount Pangaion and the approach
Social_War_(357–355_BC)
Sogdian or Bactrian princess who married Alexander the Great
in 316 BC, Cassander imprisoned Roxana and her son in the citadel of Amphipolis. Their detention was condemned by the Macedonian general Antigonus in
Roxana
Ancient region of Thrace
region, drove out the Edonians and built several colonies, including Amphipolis and Eion. It was bordered by Odomantice in the north, Bisaltia in the
Edonis_(region)
Εικοσιφοινίσσης) is a historical monastery located in the municipality of Amphipolis in the County of Serres, near the borders with the Counties of Kavala
Panagia Eikosifoinissa Monastery
Panagia_Eikosifoinissa_Monastery
Mother of 5th-century BC Spartan officer, Brasidas
Brasidas, who fought in the Peloponnesian War. When the ambassadors from Amphipolis brought the news of Brasidas's death, Argileonis asked if he had behaved
Argileonis
Paeonian god of healing
200 – 150 BC. Ἀμφίπολις Δάρρωνι εὐξαμένη ἐπηκόωι. Amphipolis Darrhoni euxamene epekooi. Amphipolis who prayed to benevolent Darrhon. Excavations revealed
Darrhon
God of the underworld in Greek mythology
The Abduction of Persephone by Pluto, Amphipolis, Greece.
Hades
Basketball team
31, 1964, initially as a football club. Its emblem depicts the Lion of Amphipolis, a famous funerary monument from the 4th century BC. The club's women's
Panserraikos (women's basketball)
Panserraikos_(women's_basketball)
Village in Central Macedonia, Greece
Nea Kerdylia (Greek: Νέα Κερδύλια) is a village in the municipality of Amphipolis, in Central Macedonia, Greece. It is located on the national road Thessaloniki
Nea_Kerdylia
King of Macedon from 359 to 336 BC
of Macedon, Philip went on to besiege Amphipolis in 357 BC. The Athenians had been unable to conquer Amphipolis, which commanded the gold mines of Mount
Philip_II_of_Macedon
Late 5th early 4th century BC Spartan commander
attacked Pharnabazus. In 396 BC Spartan king Agesilaus sent Dercylidas from Amphipolis to the Hellespont. In 394 BC Dercylidas was succeeded by King Agesilaus
Dercylidas
Ancient town in Macedonia, Greece
Ammouliani Monuments Agios Athanasios Alexandrion (Litochoro) Amphipolis Lion of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb Dion Archaeological Park Hellenistic theatre Mount
Mieza_(Macedonia)
Thracian tribe
Strymon river, who gave their name to Bisaltia, the district between Amphipolis and Heraclea Sintica (the modern village of Rupite, Bulgaria) on the east
Bisaltae
Town in northern Greece, site of ancient Aigai
Ammouliani Monuments Agios Athanasios Alexandrion (Litochoro) Amphipolis Lion of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb Dion Archaeological Park Hellenistic theatre Mount
Vergina
Undiscovered tomb
Alexander's tomb. The 2014 discovery of a large Alexander-era tomb in Amphipolis in the region of Macedonia, Greece, once again led to speculation about
Tomb_of_Alexander_the_Great
Topics referred to by the same term
Macedonian hepatomancer mentioned by Arrian, and brother to Apollodorus of Amphipolis Pythagoras (freedman) (1st century AD), a Roman freedman married to emperor
Pythagoras_(disambiguation)
Ancient Macedonian general
murdered Alexander IV of Macedon and his mother Roxana in the citadel of Amphipolis. Defenders of the Argead dynasty began to declare that Alexander IV, at
Glaucias_of_Macedon
5th-century BC Persian official and military commander
The ancient Persian fort at Eion (left) and the mouth of the Strymon (right), seen from Ennea Hodoi (Amphipolis).
Boges
Apollonia occupied and destroyed by Philip II of Macedon after the capture of Amphipolis. Despite this, archeological remains include Hellenistic finds and indications
Phagres
5th century BC Persian nobleman
The ancient Persian fort at Eion (left) and the mouth of the Strymon River (right), seen from Ennea Hodoi (Amphipolis).
Bubares
Macedonian painter
Pamphilus of Amphipolis (Ancient Greek: Πάμφιλος, fourth century BC) was a Macedonian painter and head of Sicyonian school. Under his influence painting
Pamphilus_(painter)
Hermagoras of Amphipolis (c. 225 BC), stoic philosopher Samus (son of Chrysogonus), (late 3rd century BC)[6] Craterus of Amphipolis (c. 100–30 BC) Rhapsode
List_of_ancient_Macedonians
King of Macedonia from 365 to 360 BC
Perdiccas III. He was at one time engaged in hostilities with Athens over Amphipolis, and he was distinguished for his patronage of men of letters. Among these
Perdiccas_III_of_Macedon
Regional unit in Greece
roads include the EO2, EO12 and Amphipolis–Kavala national roads. The EO59 is just outside the regional unit near Amphipolis, while the EO69 is on the island
Kavala_(regional_unit)
Army of Philip II and Alexander the Great
taking control of the gold-rich mines of Mount Pangaeus, and the city of Amphipolis that dominated the region, he obtained the wealth to support a large army
Ancient_Macedonian_army
Christian saint
companions in Philippi. They stayed with her until their departure, through Amphipolis and Apollonia, to Thessalonica (Acts 16:40–17:1). Paul, Silas, and Timothy
Lydia_of_Thyatira
Athenian politician and general (5th century BC)
to restore Athenian control of the town of Amphipolis, in Macedonia. In the ensuing Battle of Amphipolis, the Spartans routed the Athenians, but both
Nicias
Ζειδυμαρχίς Pella — 4th/3rd century BC Antigonus (son of Callas) hetairos from Amphipolis, commemorates his victory in hoplite racing at Heraclean games after the
List of ancient Macedonians in epigraphy
List_of_ancient_Macedonians_in_epigraphy
One of the monetary standards in ancient Greece
Posthumous tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, minted on the Attic weight at Amphipolis, 315–294 BC.
Attic_weight
Mother of Xena. Tavern and inn-keeper, prominent figure in the village of Amphipolis. Dagnine (portrayed by Mark Ferguson) - Xena former's right-hand and former
List of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess characters
List_of_Hercules:_The_Legendary_Journeys_and_Xena:_Warrior_Princess_characters
King of Macedonia from 221 to 179 BC
decision had a severe impact on Philip's health and he died a year later at Amphipolis towards the end of 179 B.C. He was succeeded by his eldest son Perseus
Philip_V_of_Macedon
The Military Decree of Amphipolis (c. 200 BC) is a Macedonian Greek inscription of two marble blocks, that originally contain at least three columns of
Military_Decree_of_Amphipolis
5th-century BC ruler of Elimiotis
has speculated that, in response to the recent Athenian settlement at Amphipolis (437) on Macedon's eastern frontier, Perdiccas began to restrict sales
Derdas_I
King of Macedonia from 370 to 368 BC
who had been sailing along the Macedonian coast on the way to recapture Amphipolis.[citation needed] At the request of the Thessalian Aleuadae, Alexander
Alexander_II_of_Macedon
Greek goddess of spring and the queen of the underworld
A mosaic of the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis depicting the abduction of Persephone by Pluto, 4th century BC
Persephone
Regional unit in Greece
unit has many archaeological and historical features including Serres, Amphipolis, several monasteries, and Metaxa near the border with Bulgaria. The regional
Serres_(regional_unit)
Mythical King of Thrace
western Thrace, at the mouth of the Strymon, and the port of the later Amphipolis. Later writers provide Rhesus with a more exotic parentage, claiming that
Rhesus_(king_of_Thrace)
Legendary accounts surrounding the life of Alexander the Great
Posthumously issued silver tetradrachm of Alexander III with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ 'of Alexander'; Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis
Alexander_the_Great_in_legend
Swedish American educator and archaeologist
described the re-erection of the monumental Lion of Amphipolis in the book The Lion of Amphipolis published in 1941. He returned to an impoverished Greece
Oscar_Broneer
Battle during the expansion of Macedonia
Macedonia under Philip II Methone (359 BC) Paionia and Illyria (358 BC) Amphipolis (357 BC) Pydna (357* BC) Potidea (356 BC) Illyria (356 BC) Krinides (356
Battle_of_Chaeronea_(338_BC)
Diocese with a special status within the Russian Orthodox Church
Patriarchate. The same statement gave Bishop Basil the new title, Bishop of Amphipolis (taken from an ancient see in Greece that no longer has a bishop), and
Archdiocese of Russian Orthodox Churches in Western Europe
Archdiocese_of_Russian_Orthodox_Churches_in_Western_Europe
New Zealand actress (born 1975)
Xena: Warrior Princess Miss Messini Episode: "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis" Heartbreak High Aurora Episode: "5.23", "5.24" Nga Wahine Moana Williams
Simone_Kessell
the Delian League Cleon meets Brasidas outside of Amphipolis, both are killed (Battle of Amphipolis). Syracuse annexes the now weak Leontini 421: Peace
Timeline_of_ancient_Greece
Thracian tribe
strategically important Athenian colony of Ennea Hodoi ("Nine Ways", later Amphipolis) was taken by the Edonians shortly after the Persian Empire was driven
Edoni
King of Epirus from 297 to 272 BC
opposition. Meanwhile, Demetrius had won a victory over Lysimachus near Amphipolis. When the Macedonian army heard that their homeland was being overrun
Pyrrhus_of_Epirus
Roman province
into four client republics, called merides, with capitals located at Amphipolis, Thessalonica, Pella, and Pelagonia, which were members of a federal league
Macedonia_(Roman_province)
Municipal unit in Greece
historical Via Egnatia in Macedonia, about midway between Thessaloniki and Amphipolis. The municipal unit Apollonia had 3,217 inhabitants in 2021. The municipal
Apollonia,_Thessaloniki
Greek philosopher (c. 470–399 BC)
engraving. According to Plato, Socrates participated in the Battle of Potidaea, the retreat of Battle of Delium and the battle of Amphipolis (422 BC).
Socrates
Armus January 13, 1997 (1997-01-13) V0208 35 11 "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis" Marina Sargenti Chris Manheim January 20, 1997 (1997-01-20) V0212 36
List of Xena: Warrior Princess episodes
List_of_Xena:_Warrior_Princess_episodes
Comedy by Aristophanes
target of the author's wit, even though he had died in the Battle of Amphipolis just a few months earlier. Short summary: Trygaeus, a middle-aged Athenian
Peace_(play)
Navigational template showing Odrysian kings
support the Athenians in their contest with Sparta for possession of Amphipolis in 425–423 BC, nor against Perdiccas in 418–415 BC. Whether Seuthes' policy
Seuthes_I
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