Krinides. Philippi.
Krinides. Philippi.
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40. Philippoi, citadel (Φίλιπποι, ακρόπολη)
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Krinides. Philippi.
The narrow end of Mount Symvolo separates the coast of the
Aegean Sea from the plain of Philippi. The col is traversed
by the Via Egnatia. This important thoroughfare turned inland
after Amphipolis and, with the foothills of the Pangaion Hills
on the right, it led to Philippi and then to Neapolis, before
continuing to Thrace. There was direct access to the plain
from the coast, and the ancient coastal settlements (Antisara,
and Neapolis par’ Antisaran) had operated since the Early
Christian period, both as trading posts and as seaports for
the plain of Philippi settlements. On the first heights surround-
ing the plain fortifications dating from the Pre-Roman period
to the 6th c. have been identified. Regardless of their founda-
tion period, they must have operated simultaneously 4th-6th
c. at least. Few of the fortifications had a military character,
some protected settlements, while all of them served as shel-
40. Philippoi, basilica A (Φίλιπποι, βασιλική Α’)
