Excavation work at the site of Ancient Amphipolis, in central Macedonia, has revealed a mosaic of random while marble pieces against a red background, the Ministry of Culture has said. The mosaic, part of the tomb’s floor, was uncovered after archeologists at the site removed debris from the antechamber and was said to be in very good condition. It lies […]

Archaeologists digging at Ancient Amphipolis in Central Macedonia, northern Greece, are poised to make an “exceptionally important find,” according to Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who visited the site on Tuesday. “It is certain that we are looking at an exceptionally important find,” he said after being guided around the Kasta Hill by archaeologist Katerina Peristeri. “The land of Macedonia continues […]

The “Amphipolis Lion”. The Military Decree of Amphipolis (ca. 200 BC) is a Macedonian Greek inscription of two marble blocks, that originally contain at least three columns of text. It preserves a list of regulations governing the behaviour and discipline of the Macedonian army in camp. “ τοὺς μὴ φέροντας τι τῶν καθηκόντων αὐτοῖς ὅπλων ζημιούτωσαν κατά τα γεγραμμένα· […]

KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 B BC Sale: Triton XII, Lot: 175. Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2009. Estimate $75000 Sold For $60000 KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AV Distater (17.24 g, 7h). ‘Amphipolis’ mint. Struck under Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander, circa 323-316 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing single-pendant earring, necklace, […]