Amphipolis Timeline

Athens founds the colony of Amphipolis in northern Macedonia.

Spartan general Brasidas takes Amphipolis, Thucydides failed to prevent this and is exiled.

The Athenians, led by Cleon, try to retake Amphipolis but are defeated by Brasidas.

Spartan general Brasidas dies of his wounds at Amphipolis.

Amphipolis makes an alliance with the Chalcidian League.

Macedonian general Perdiccas III successfully defends Amphipolis against Athenian attack.

Amphipolis falls under Roman control.

Amphipolis becomes an important Christian centre and has four basilicas.