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Pella

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The ancient courtyard of the House of Dionysos in Pella, built around 325–300 BC, showcasing impressive stone columns and historic architecture.

Ancient Pella

Ancient Greek Pella was once the capital of the kingdom of Macedon. It was a special city that began around the 4th century BC. Today, you can find the ruins just outside the town of Pella in Greece.

Two very important leaders were born in Pella: Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great. Imagine living in a city where such famous people grew up! Pella was a busy, rich place with many buildings and beautiful art.

People have been digging at Pella for many years. They have found amazing things like old tombs, paintings, and even a special tablet made of lead. This tablet has writing that helps us learn about the ancient language spoken there.

Pella was designed with straight streets crossing each other, making it easy to walk around. It even had early systems for clean water and keeping things tidy. Today, visitors can see parts of old Pella and learn about its exciting history.

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Map showing the location of Greece in Europe
A map showing the location of Europe using a special kind of map drawing called Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection.
Archaeological site of the House of Dionysos in Ancient Pella, featuring the spot where a mosaic was found.
Ancient ruins of shops along the eastern edge of the agora in Pella, Greece.
An ancient house with beautiful mosaics from Pella, Greece, dating back to 235-300 BC.
Ancient public bathtubs from the Hellenistic period at the archaeological site of Pella.

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