AMPHIPOLIS (city in Edonis)
Ancient city of Macedonia, Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Edonis
- Where
- 40.82° N, 23.85° E
Amphipolis is situated twenty stadia up the river Strymon in the region of the Strymonic Gulf. Strabo 7.fragments.35 The place was named after the nine journeys Phyllis made to the shore. Colluthus, The Rape of Helen ¶7 The tomb of Phyllis was located near the later colony of Amphipolis. Colluthus, The Rape of Helen ¶7
Described in the sources
The longest day in this region lasts fifteen hours. Strabo 2.5.40 The town of Amphipolis is described as a free city. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.17 ¶3 The nation of the Bisaltæ is located near Amphipolis. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.17 ¶3 Amphipolis is situated within the fifth climatic zone. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.39 ¶6 It is situated 3400 stadia from the parallel of Rhodes. Strabo 2.5.40 The Bisaltae tribe lives in the region above Amphipolis. Strabo 7.fragments.36 The settlement was formerly known by the name Thapsacus. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.21 ¶1 It is 1500 stadia south of Byzantium, Nicaea, and Marseilles. Strabo 2.5.40 The village of Berga is located about 200 stadia from Amphipolis. Strabo 7.fragments.36 Amphipolis was part of the territory ruled by Philip during his reign. Athenaeus 3.12
Stories and history
The force sent to Amphipolis consisted entirely of selected men. Athenaeus 5.55 Cleon served as the general for the military campaign against Amphipolis. Athenaeus 5.55