Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis

The museum is located about 600 meters north of the acropolis, right at the entrance to the modern village of Amfipoli.

On display are finds from the area of ancient Amphipolis and its surroundings; The artefacts were found in sanctuaries, settlements and tombs.

The museum contains many items related to the history and civilisation of Amphipolis dating from the Archaic into the Byzantine period.

Due to precious metal mines on the peninsula of Halkidiki and the Pangaion Mountains, enough raw materials were available for coinage.

By extending his kingdom to the east, Alexander I brought more mines, located in the vicinity of Philippi, under his control.