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Filippi Town

Kavala Philippi Ancient Theater

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Filippi or Filipi , as it is sometimes spelled, is an historic and archaeological site, 17 km to the northwest of Kavala, near Krenides village. The history of the town begins in 360 - 359 B.C. when the settlers from Thassos with Kallistratus as their leader, founded Krenides. It took its name after the mumerous fountains ( Krenes ) around the hill.

The inhabitants of Thassos were attracted by the fertile land and the rich gold deposits of the area. The only temples of that period are those of Apollo Komaeus and Diana. In 356 B.C. the town was threatened by the inhabitants of Thrace and turned to Fillip II who came to help and occupied it. Thus the Macedonian town of Fililipi was created. The walls and the theater were constructed. In the end of the 4th cent. the draining of the gold deposits was accomplished.

Little do we know about the Hellenistic and the Early Roman times. The population seemed to decrease. After the battle of Filippi in 42 B.C. the town was colonized by Antonius and Octavianus and numerous Roman soldiers. In the 2nd - 3rd cent. A.D., large marble buildings were constructed while the town obtained Roman laws and lords.

Filippi is a significant town of Christianity; St Paul founded here the first European Christian Church. A basilica was built in the 5th cent. The town has been a bishops seat since the 1st cent. After the 12th cent. the importance of the town and its population declined. The archaeological Museum exhibits very important findings from the surrounding area.

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