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Multi-periodSite Name: Pella (Greece)
Country: Greece Region: Northern Greece Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Nearest Town: Thessaloníki  Nearest Village: Áno Koufália
Latitude: 40.755650N  Longitude: 22.519048E
Condition:
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3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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3 Access:
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4Short walk on a footpath
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1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
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bat400 visited on 7th May 2017 - their rating: Cond: 2 Amb: 4 Access: 4 The main fully excavated and stabilized portions of the city are substantial, but one could wander over all the open areas and sporadic marked tombs outside the city for days. The site of the palace lies uphill from the new museum, and is not open to the public. The new museum (opened in 2009) is amazing, with very good signage in Greek and English.

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Pella (Greece)
Pella (Greece) submitted by davidmorgan : Not a lot to see here, the mosaics in the museum are good (if they're not on tour). (Vote or comment on this photo)
Ancient Settlement in Northern Greece. Capital of the Macedonian Kingdom and later a Roman colony. The site was destroyed by an earthquake in the 1st Century CE.

There are remains of the palace, mosaics, tombs as well as a museum.

Note: Greece unearths Neolithic home, household equipment, see comment
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Pella (Greece) submitted by Armand : Bath (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Pella (Greece) submitted by Armand : Head end bed (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Pella (Greece) submitted by Armand : Stele (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Pella (Greece) submitted by bat400 : From the museum, a Bronze Age burial in a clay pithos from the vast cemeteries of Pella, reflecting burials predating the grid layout city (ca. 400 BC) and extending to ca. 30 BC after it was promoted to a Roman colony. Photo by bat400, May 2017. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Female Burial no.458, Terracotta Figurines, Hedgehog & Head, 540-530 BC, Archaeological Museum of Pella   (2)
Male Burial no. 279, Helmet & Gold Face Mask, 550 BC, Archaeological Museum of Pella  (1)
Female Burial no.738, Gold Diadem, Mouthpice & Jewellery, 525-500 BC, Archaeological Museum of Pella (1)
Macedonian Gold Exhibition, Archaeological Museum of Pella  (2)
Male Burial no.9, Helmet, Gold Mouthpiece & Sword, 560-550 BC, Archaeological Museum of Pella  (1)
Male Burial no.774, Helmet, Gold Mask & Eye Coverings, Sword, Knife, 540-520 BC, Archaeological Museum of Pella  (1)

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Greek archaeologists uncover ancient tombs by davidmorgan on Monday, 20 September 2010
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From coldrum:

Greek archaeologists on Thursday announced the discovery of 37 ancient tombs dating back to the iron age in a cemetery near the ancient Macedonian capital of Pellas.

Discoveries at the site included a bronze helmet with a gold mouthplate, with weapons and jewellery, in the tomb of a warrior from the 6th century BC.

A total of 37 new tombs were discovered during excavation work this year, adding to more than 1,000 tombs since work began in 2000, researchers said.

The tombs date from 650-280 BC, covering the iron age up to the Hellenistic period (323-146 BC).

The tombs contain iron swords, spears and daggers, plus vases, pottery and jewellery made of gold, silver and iron.

According to the researchers, the excavated area only represents five percent of the total site.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100916/sc_afp/greecearchaelogy_20100916190042
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Finds unearthed at necropolis in Pella shed light on social status of warriors by coldrum on Friday, 02 October 2009
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Finds unearthed at necropolis in Pella shed light on social status of warriors

Distinguished citizens in antiquity occupied the most privileged place even after death, based on findings unearthed during this year's archaeological digs at the ancient necropolis of Archontiko, in northern Pella prefecture, northwest of the port city of Thessaloniki.

The excavations, conducted by the 17th ephorate of prehistoric and classical antiquities, focused on 50 tombs in the western cemetery of the ancient settlement.

Ten of the 24 tombs, dated to the Archaic Period (580-480 BC), are believed to have belonged to aristocrat warriors. Based on the findings, the specific tombs are positioned along two paths that crossed each other, confirming that the "best" spots in pre-Classical cemeteries were reserved for the tombs of the wealthy and members of the aristocrat class.

Moreover, the deceased were buried based on their social class while members of the same family were buried close to each, other forming clusters dating back to the second half of the 7th century BC (late Iron Age) and even down to the early Hellenistic era.

Based on the findings, archaeologists believe the advance of the Macedon kingdom to the Axios River region had taken place much earlier than anticipated and not after the Persian Wars, as maintained by most archeologists until recently.

More robust trading and evident prosperity comes from evidence dated to just after the reign of King Alcetas (early fifth century BC) with the population having increased access to luxury items as a result of trade relations forged with numerous states in the Mediterranean Basin. ANA-MPA/STR

http://www.hri.org/news/greek/apeen/2009/09-09-18_1.apeen.html#01
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Greece unearths Neolithic home, household equipment by Andy B on Friday, 31 October 2008
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Greece unearths Neolithic home, household equipment

Archaeologists in northern Greece have unearthed the ruins of a Neolithic house, a rare find that offers valuable information about everyday life 6,000 years ago, the Greek culture ministry said Friday.

A kitchen area with two ovens, clay pots and stone tools, and two more rooms show stone age farmers processed grains in the house, which appears to have burned down.

"This is a rare case. All findings have remained untouched by farming or any other activity for about 6,000 years," the ministry said in a statement.

"This excavation has given us valuable information about architecture at the time."

Archaeologists excavated for 5 months in the northern Greek region of Pella to uncover the base of the 58 square meter building, which was made from wooden poles, branches and mud.

"The building was destroyed by fire. Residents had time to abandon it, taking with them stone tools, which were difficult and time-consuming to make," the ministry said. "They left behind heavy objects, such as milling stones."

The finding shows farming was an integral part of life and society of the area at the time, it added.

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