AMPHIPOLIS

AMPHIPOLIS

City in eastern Macedonia, almost surrounded by the Strymon River; hence its name, “amphipolis”, which means “around the city.” Paul and Silas passed through it on their way to Philippi (Acts 17:1).

Today, the Empoli neighborhood located on the old site is called “Jeni-keni” or “Neckhorio”, “new city”. It was founded in the 5th century BC. by the Athenians.

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