The Ancient Site of Philippi covers a large area at the current region of Krinides and is consisted of many different sections, subjected to thorough studies and observations by many scientists as wells as countless foreign and local visitors who come to have a tour at the site.
Ancient Philippi, located at the town of Krinides, is famous for...
- Kavala Prefecture / Culture / Archaelogical sites
Philippi, as every ancient site, was surrounded by strong walls. The acropolis, the current fortress, is the building that visitors notice as soon as they reach the archaeological site of Philippi, a town founded by Philip II of Macedon in 359 BC that was preserved until the 14th century.
Firstly, on the foot of the acropolis, visitors find...
If you visit the site of Ancient Philippi, a walk at the Neolithic Settlement of Dikili Tash is surely worth the visit, as it is one of the oldest settlements of Europe, located at the town of Krinides. It is generally believed that the first people settled down in this region in 6,000 BC. The Turkish name Dikili Tash (standing stone) obviously...