Amphipolis (Greek: Αμφίπολη, romanized: Amfipoli; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίπολις, romanized: Amphipolis) [1] was an important ancient Greek polis (city), and later a Roman city, whose …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 14, 2025 · The clay relief head of Asclepius. Credit: AMNA Excavation at Amphipolis unearths cult building. The Greek professor believes that the variety and concentration of …

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

The entrance Arch of the great Tomb at Amphipolis, with the two headless-wingless Greek Style Sphinxes also known as... more

Amphipolis was founded in 437 BC by the Athenians. It was situated between the navigable Strymon River and Mount Pangaion -- rich in shipbuilding timber and precious metals -- not far …

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 …