Philippi

Founded by colonists as Krenides in 360 BC. Soon threatened by Thracians the colonist sought help from the Macedonian king Philippus II, who gave that help and more in 356BC. He conquered the city, fortified it and gave it his name: Philippi. In 42BC Octavianus conquered the city and named it Colonia Augusta Julia Philippensis In cira 50 AD ST Paul arrived and founded the first Christian community in Europe.

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Basilica B drawing
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Basilica B closeup
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Basilica B from the east
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Shops along the commercial road
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Gutter on the Roman forum
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Roman forum
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A closer look of basilica B
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Public lavatory
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Bath
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Babtisterium
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Floor mosaic
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Museum
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Octagon
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The Roman forum in front of the basilica B
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Basilica B
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Roman road tracks
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Basilica C west
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Basilica C apsis
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Basilica C
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Basilica C
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Sanctuary of Egyptian gods
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Bishops palace
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Basilica B
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Basilica A relief
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Basilica A bits and pieces
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