Via Egnatia
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The Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed the Roman provinces of Illyricum, Macedonia, and Thracia, running through territory that is now part of modern Al
Route of the Via Egnatia
Ancient Via Egnatia in Kavala (Neapolis)
Remains of Via Egnatia near Radozda
Via Egnatia by Resen in North Macedonia, now part of A-3 motorway
Philippi
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Philippi was a major mainland Greek city northwest of the nearby island, Thasos. Its original name was Crenides. The city was renamed by Philip II of Macedon in 356 BC and abandoned in the 14th centur
Via Egnatia
…experienced lengthy periods of neglect due to Rome's civil wars. The road was used by the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey as he traveled from Philippi to Thessalonica (Acts 16–17). It also played a vital role in several key moments in Roman history: the armies of Julius Caesar and Pompey marched along…
Ruins of the centre of the city. The forum in the foreground, the market and the Basilica in the background.
The ancient theatre
West parodos of the theatre
Relief decorations by Philip II (4th century BC)