Ancient Pydna

Ancient Pydna
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Pydna was an ancient Greek city in Pieria, Central Macedonia, situated directly on the Aegean Sea coast, approximately 16 km northeast of Katerini and 2.5 km from Makrygialos village [1]. The site contains two Macedonian tombs discovered by French archaeologist Leon Heuzey during his Greek travels in the mid-19th century [1]. Nearby, the fortress-like bishop's seat of Louloudies lies a few kilometers to the south [1]. The archaeological site is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 14:00, with free admission [2].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryGreece
Coordinates40.3976° N, 22.6174° E

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