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Philippi
Philippi: town in eastern Macedonia, founded by king Philip II, famous for the double battle in 42 BCE that marked the end of the Roman republic.Beginnings …Philippi (42 BCE)
Battle of Philippi (42 BCE): decisive battle in the war between the republican assassins of Caesar and his avengers, the triumvirs, who won. As a consequence, Rome was destine to become a monarchy.Summary In October 42 BCE, two Roman armies approached…Philippi, Archaeological Museum
I had been in Philippi before, but until today, I had not heard of a museum. Not surprising: it has been closed for about eight years, and while it was being built, a new basilica was discovered. (If I’ve counted…