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Silver tetradrachm from Macedonia, reign of Demetrius I of Macedon, 306-283 BCE. O: Nike blowing a trumpet on a ship's brow. R: Poseidon with trident. The coin was minted to commemorate Demetrius' victory over Ptolemy I at Salamis near Cyprus...

The Sanctuary of Zeus Hypsistos at Dion in Macedonia (Greece) was a sanctuary with a single-roomed temple cella surrounded by a colonnade. A cult statue of Zeus was found in the naos of the temple of Zeus Hypsistos, next to its masonry base...

The remains of the ancient northern Greek city of Amphipolis. Location: Amphipolis, Macedonia, Greece

The cult statue of Zeus was found in the Temple of Zeus Hypsistos at Dion in Macedonia (Greece). The god is depicted seated on a throne, his right hand holding a thunderbolt while the left arm is raised to hold a scepter. He wears a himation...

The Roman Forum of Dion in Macedonia (Greece) was built over the top of the Hellenistic agora in the late 2nd century CE. The new forum consisted of a rectangular paved courtyard measuring 58 x 68 metres (190 x 223 ft). The Roman Basilica...

Gold myrtle wreath from Macedonia, 4th century BCE. A religious symbol, also indicating social position, it was worn at public appearances, religious ceremonies and symposia, and accompanied its owner to the grave. Archaeological Museum...

Silver tetradrachm from Macedonia, reign of Perseus, 179-168 BCE. O: Head of Perseus. R: Eagle on a thunderbolt in a wreath of oak.

Artefacts of the ancient city of Amphipolis displayed in the Museum. Children's toys. Location: Amphipolis, Macedonia, Greece. 1st Century BCE - 1 Century CE

The Great Thermal Baths were the largest and most lavish baths built in Roman Dion in Macedonia (Greece). They were built in the late 2nd century CE and abutted the southern city wall. The extensive underfloor hypocaust heating system and...

4th century BCE gold Olive wreath from Macedonia, both a religious symbol and indicator of social position and power (Archaeological Museum, Thessaloniki, Greece)