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Archaeological Site of Philippi
['Unesco World Heritage Centre']
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Brief synthesisThe Archaeological Site of Philippi is lying at the foot of an acropolis in north-eastern Greece on the ancient route linking Europe with Asia, the Via Egnatia.
Criterion (iv): The monuments of Philippi exemplify various architectural types and reflect the development of architecture during the Roman and Early Christian period.
IntegrityThe walled city includes all elements necessary to convey its values, and is not subject to development or neglect.
AuthenticityThe walled city was subject to major destruction in the earthquake of 620 CE.
Modern constructions and interventions at the site have been generally limited to archaeological investigations and necessary measures for the protection and enhancement of the site.
['roman'
'property'
'christian'
'antiquities'
'walled'
'city'
'philippi'
'archaeological'
'zone'
'site']