Pella (Ruins)
Country: Greece
Region: Europe
Period: 4th c.BCE
Location: 40.754669°N, 22.52105°E
Description
Pella was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedon, located in northern Greece, near the Aegean Sea. It became prominent under the rule of King Archelaus I in the 5th century BCE and reached its zenith during the reign of King Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great. The city was known for its grand urban planning, including wide streets, monumental buildings, and sophisticated water management systems, symbolizing Macedonian power and culture.
Modern Remains
Pella (Ruins), Greece