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By Dale K. Benington, June 16, 2015
Archeological Area Filippi Marker
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Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Φιλίππων
1. Acropolis
2. Neapolhs Gate
3. Theatre
4. Sanctuary of Sylvanus
5. . . . — — Map (db m84743) HM |
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The ancient city of Philippi was built on the fringes of the marshes that occupied the south-east part of the plain of Drama. The first settlers were colonists from Thasos who were aware of the rich sources of precious . . . — — Map (db m84747) HM |
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The ancient theater of Philippi is a very important monument, located on the southeastern hillside of the acropolis leaning against the eastern city wall. Its initial phase is dated in the reign of the King of Macedonia . . . — — Map (db m84753) HM |
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It was built as a great three-aisled, timber-roofed basilica with a transept on the east side. Its dimensions are 130x50 m. There is a monumental semi-circular propylon with marble stairs that leads from the Forum to the . . . — — Map (db m84772) HM |
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Philippi was a flourishing city in eastern Macedonia during the Hellenistic, Roman, and Early Christian periods, with continuous habitation from the mid-4th century BC to the 14th century AD. The city's 3500-meter long . . . — — Map (db m84801) HM |
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In the first insula east of the Roman Forum at Philippi. between the eastward extensions of Egnatia and Emporiki streets, is the metropolitan church of Philippi, the famous Octagon, which is dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m84804) HM |
| | North of the octagonal church, and with the Hellenistic tomb-heroon continuing to function as nucleus, the spaces of prothesis, diakonikon, phiale and baptistery were developed. The later consisted of apodyterium, catechumena, baptistery and . . . — — Map (db m84813) HM |
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