Pella
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Pella was the capital of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from the 4th century BC up until the Roman conquest in 168 BC. Pella was the birthplace of Philip II in 382 BC, and his son Alexander the
Lion hunt mosaic
House of Dionysus (325–300 BC).
The main courtyard of the House of Dionysos.
Shops along the eastern edge of the agora.
Alexander the Great
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Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 336 BC until his death. He was the son of Philip II, born to him by his four
Pella
…Greek kingdom of Macedon from the 4th century BC up until the Roman conquest in 168 BC. Pella was the birthplace of Philip II in 382 BC, and his son Alexander the Great in 356 BC. It is located 1 km outside the modern town of Pella in Central Macedonia, Greece. Pella was probably founded at the beginning of the 4th…
Detail from the Alexander Mosaic (created c. 120–100 BC)
Archaeological site of Pella, Greece, Alexander's birthplace
Roman medallion depicting Olympias, Alexander's mother
Philip II of Macedon, Alexander's father