Chapter 20. Philippi

The archaeological site of Philippi reveals a significant cultural continuity between the Hellenistic and Roman periods, with no traces found of Thasian colonial structures built between 360-356 BC. Leon Heuzey's 1860 expedition marked its first systematic investigation, uncovering evidence that Augustus' Colonia Iulia Augusta Philippensis maintained urban organization aligned with its Hellenistic predecessor. This Roman colony thrived as a key administrative and agricultural center, controlling extensive surrounding lands through Neapolis port.

Koukouli-Chrysanthaki, Ch. (2011). Chapter 20. Philippi. Brill’s Companion to Ancient Macedon, 437–425. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004209237_022