Ancient city of Mieza
Ancient city of Mieza is an archaeological site in Naousa, Imathia, Central Macedonia. Ancient city of Mieza is situated nearby to the archaeological site Tomb of Lyson and Kallikles, as well as near the town Kopanos, Imathia.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mieza and Tomb of Lyson and Kallikles.
Mieza
Archaeological site
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Mieza, "shrine of the Nymphs", was a town in ancient Macedonia, where Aristotle was said to have taught the boy Alexander the Great between 343 and 340 BCE. Mieza is situated 420 metres southwest of Ancient city of Mieza.
Tomb of Lyson and Kallikles
Archaeological site
The Tomb of Lyson and Kallikles is an ancient Macedonian tomb of the Hellenistic period in Mieza, noted for the quality of its painted decoration. The tomb was originally built for the brothers Lyson and Kallikles, sons of Aristophanes, around 250 BC and it continued to be used by their descendants for around a century, going out of use around time of Roman conquest. Tomb of Lyson and Kallikles is situated 610 metres northeast of Ancient city of Mieza.
Tomb of Judgement, Lefkadia
Archaeological site
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The Tomb of Judgement, also known as the Great Tomb of Lefkadia is an ancient Macedonian tomb of the Hellenistic period in Mieza, noted for its monumental painted facade. It was probably built at the beginning of the third century BC. Tomb of Judgement, Lefkadia is situated 1¼ km northeast of Ancient city of Mieza.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kopanos, Imathia and Plevroma.
Plevroma
Village
Plevroma is a village in the Pella regional unit of Macedonia, Greece. It is part of the community Petraia within the municipality of Skydra. According to the 2021 census, it has a population of 212. Plevroma is situated 8 km north of Ancient city of Mieza.
Loutrochori
Village
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Loutrochori is a village in the Pella regional unit, of Macedonia in Greece. Previously part of the community of Petraia, it became a separate community in 2020. Loutrochori is situated 9 km north of Ancient city of Mieza.
Ancient city of Mieza
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Naousa, Imathia, Central Macedonia, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
40.64764° or 40° 38′ 52″ northLongitude
22.12445° or 22° 7′ 28″ eastElevation
57 metres (187 feet)Open location code
8GG4J4XF+3QGeoNames ID
13580155
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