Archaeological Site of Philippi - UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Archaeological Site of Philippi is a fascinating and thought-provoking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Named for King Phillip II of Macedon, who conquered an existing settlement and named it for himself, it's closely connected to many famous figures of antiquity. In addition to being named for Alexander the Great's father, Caesar's assassins fought (and lost) their final battle against Caesar's heirs just outside the city walls. Later, in the Byzantine era, the city became an important pilgrimage town as the Apostle Paul had preached here at one point. It's also reputedly the site of the first church in Europe, and the first baptisms in Europe as well.
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[@cherylsviptravelandfood3184]

Thank you so much Brother for sharing Philippi's history. I look forward to visiting there again.

[@MohanMahesan]

Amazing commentary. Just plain and simple and well delivered. Thank you brother. Love to do a tour of Greece with you. Please let me know.

[@thegardenranger]

Παῦλος καὶ Τιμόθεος δοῦλοι χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ πᾶσιν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἐν χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τοῖς οὖσιν ἐν Φιλίπποις σὺν ἐπισκόποις καὶ διακόνοις· χάρις ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ χριστοῦ.

[@michellecastle5335]

Thank you for making this video! It contained some helpful historical perspectives and very interesting photos.

[@WorldHeritageJourney]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@marekleszkiewicz8104]

nice content! thanx

[@user-um2og2un8u]

Thank you!!

[@salvadorvenegas-escobar1388]

Thank you. Nice and well-researched video!

[@trishb54]

Interesting place and very interesting history!

[@WorldHeritageJourney]

I'd say it was less engaging, visually, than other ruins in Greece, but the connections to famous people and events gave it a lot more impact!

[@Zona-dw9rp]

Well done.

[@damankj]

Great video!

[@tomashomola272]

The city of Philippi from the Bible is today's city of Plovdiv. Historians have proven it. today's Philippi was a garrison in Greece and there is no river in it.

[@AthrihosPithekos]

Plovdiv was called Philippopolis, among other names. Not Philippi. Furthermore, no such thing has been proven.

[@tomashomola272]

@@AthrihosPithekos Today's village of Philippi in Greece was then a Roman garrison for retired soldiers. In the village of Philippi, there is no river for ships to float on, as described in the Bible.

[@tomashomola272]

@@AthrihosPithekos At that time, Philippopolis was a regional city with two basilicas, a Roman stadium, two amphitheatres, and ships regularly sailed along the Maritza River.

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Second!!!

[@WorldHeritageJourney]

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585th to watch

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