Ancient Amphipolis

Αρχαία Αμφίπολη

The ruins of a colony founded by Athens in 437 BCE, featuring ancient city walls, Byzantine churches, the remains of a wooden-pile bridge, and an archaeological museum displaying gold jewelry from tombs.

Amphipolis was founded by Athenians in 437 BCE on a bend of the Strymonas River. It later became part of the Macedonian kingdom and an important naval base under Philip II and Alexander the Great. Alexander's wife and son were also imprisoned here. The site lies on the hills by the river, where visitors can see a section of city wall about 7 km long, city gates, a gymnasium, mosaic floors of several early Byzantine churches, and the rare remains of an ancient wooden-pile bridge by the river. The archaeological museum on the hill displays gold grave jewelry, silver ossuaries, and pottery. The Kasta Tomb, excavated in 2014, caused a sensation, but it is not yet open to the public on a regular basis. The site and museum are usually closed on Tuesdays and charge a few euros for admission. Opening hours follow the announcements of the Greek Ministry of Culture. It lies about 50 km from Kavala, roughly 45 minutes by car, and can be visited together with the Lion of Amphipolis.

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