Archaeological Site of Philippi - UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Archaeological Site of Philippi is a fascinating and thought-provoking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Named for King Phillip II of Macedon, who conquered an existing settlement and named it for himself, it's closely connected to many famous figures of antiquity. In addition to being named for Alexander the Great's father, Caesar's assassins fought (and lost) their final battle against Caesar's heirs just outside the city walls. Later, in the Byzantine era, the city became an important pilgrimage town as the Apostle Paul had preached here at one point. It's also reputedly the site of the first church in Europe, and the first baptisms in Europe as well.

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