The city of Berea or Beroea (modern Veria, Greece) of Macedonia is mentioned in ancient Greek texts as early as the 5th century BC, although little is …
Thessalonica (Thessalonike)
The city of Thessalonica in Macedonia was founded in about 315 BC by King Cassander, ruler of Macedon and rival of the descendants of Alexander’s …
Philippi of Macedonia
The city of Philippi in Macedonia was founded as Crenides by settlers from Thasos in about 360 BC, but only a few years after, Philip II of Macedonia …