--- title: Terracotta Bust of a Noble Maiden from Pella author: Nathalie Choubineh source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20585/terracotta-bust-of-a-noble-maiden-from-pella/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) updated: 2025-06-16 --- # Terracotta Bust of a Noble Maiden from Pella _Authored by [Nathalie Choubineh](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/nathalie.choubineh/)_ ## Image File [![Terracotta Bust of a Noble Maiden from Pella](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20585.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20585.jpg) ## Image Caption Terracotta bust of a maiden wearing a high-profile crown, from Pella, c. 320-300 BCE. Archaeological Museum of Pella. Pella was founded in the early 4th century BCE by [Archelaus](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Archelaus/) of [Macedon](https://www.worldhistory.org/macedon/) (r. 413-399 BCE) to serve as the new capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, replacing Aigai (now Vergina). Located by the sea, Pella was an important harbor that experienced significant economic and cultural growth. Additionally, Pella is historically remarkable as the birthplace of many prominent figures from the ruling Argead family, including [Philip II of Macedon](https://www.worldhistory.org/Philip_II_of_Macedon/) (r. 359-336 BCE), his son and successor [Alexander](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Alexander/) III (commonly known as [Alexander the Great](https://www.worldhistory.org/Alexander_the_Great/), r. 336-323 BCE), and Alexander's only full sister, [Cleopatra of Macedon](https://www.worldhistory.org/Cleopatra_of_Macedon/) (c. 354-308 BCE). #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Nathalie is a translator and independent researcher of dance in the ancient world with a focus on Ancient Greece and the Near East. She has published works in ancient dance, ethnomusicology, and literature. She loves learning and sharing knowledge. - [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/nathalie.choubineh/) - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-choubineh-035a8451/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Choubineh, N. (2025, June 16). Terracotta Bust of a Noble Maiden from Pella. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Choubineh, Nathalie. "Terracotta Bust of a Noble Maiden from Pella." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 16, 2025. . ### MLA Choubineh, Nathalie. "Terracotta Bust of a Noble Maiden from Pella." *World History Encyclopedia*, 16 Jun 2025, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Nathalie Choubineh](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/nathalie.choubineh/ "User Page: Nathalie Choubineh"), published on 16 June 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon this content non-commercially, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.