Macedonian Collection (#8)

Thessalonica, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Thessalonica, 1890. Thessaloniki, capital of Greek Macedonia on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon

Defeat of Porus by the Macedonians, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Defeat of Porus by the Macedonians, 1890. The Battle of the Hydaspes, 326 BC between Alexander the Great and King Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of the river Jhelum

Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon, 1890. In 331 BC, at the Temple of Jupiter Amon; Alexander the Great (ruled 336-323) was ordained a Son of Amon by the High Priests of Jupiter Amon

Alexander and the Body of Darius, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alexander and the Body of Darius, 1890. Alexander the Great stands over Darius III (c380-330 BC) betrayed and wounded by the javelins of Bessus and Nabarzanes in Bactria

Map Illustrating the Campaigns and Marches of Alexander the Great, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Campaigns and Marches of Alexander the Great, 1890. Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC) spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia

The Banquet of Philip, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Banquet of Philip, 1890. Philip II of Macedon was assassinated in Aegae by the captain of his bodyguard, Pausanias of Orestis, whilst attending the wedding of his daughter

The Thebans and Macedonians at Chaeronea, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Thebans and Macedonians at Chaeronea, 1890. The Battle of Chaeronea, 338 BC, fought between Macedonians led by Philip II of Macedon and an alliance of city-states led by Athens and Thebes

Sea-Fight Between Ptolemy and Demetrius Poliorcetes Off Salamis, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Sea-Fight Between Ptolemy and Demetrius Poliorcetes Off Salamis, 1890. Sea battle before the Battle of Salamis 306 BC, between fleets of Ptolemy I Soter and Macedonian Demetrius Poliorcetes

Coins of the Macedonian Sovereigns of Syria and Egypt, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Coins of the Macedonian Sovereigns of Syria and Egypt, 1890. Macedonia, dominant state of Hellenistic Greece, expanded its empire into Syria in c321 BC

The Macedonians Crossing the Jaxartes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Macedonians Crossing the Jaxartes, 1890. The Battle of Jaxarte, 329 BC Alexander the Great and his Macedonian army cross the River Jaxartes, or Syr Darya River to meet the Scythians

The Macedonian Phalanx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Macedonian Phalanx, 1890. The Macedonian phalanx, an infantry formation developed by Philip II and used by his son Alexander the Great to conquer the Achaemenid Empire

Alexander the Great (From an Old Greek Coin), 1936. Creator: Unknown
Alexander the Great (From an Old Greek Coin), 1936. Profile portrait of Alexander III of Macedon (356 BC-323 BC) who invaded India in 326 BC

Alexander and Bucephalus, 1861-2 (oil on canvas)
3428115 Alexander and Bucephalus, 1861-2 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 115x89 cm cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Philonicus the Thessalian, a horse dealer)

Alexander the Great and Campaspe in the Studio of Apelles, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
3077169 Alexander the Great and Campaspe in the Studio of Apelles, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 42.5x54 cm; J

Head of one of the Diadochi or Head of Alexander III (356-323 BC) the Great (marble)
XIR229571 Head of one of the Diadochi or Head of Alexander III (356-323 BC) the Great (marble) by Greek, (3rd century BC); Musee Municipal, Laon

Bovine pest that devastated the empire during the reign of Romanus I, miniature in Scylitzes Matritensis (facsimile edition of the original manuscript of the 11th century)

Mosaic, ruins of the Roman town of Stobi, Gradsko, Macedonia. The ancient capital of Paeonia, Stobi became part of the Roman Empire when Macedonia was conquered in 168 BC

Monastery of St Nicholas, Matka Canyon, Macedonia. The date of the construction of this Orthodox monastery church is unkown but it is first mentioned in the 17th century

Monastery of St Naum, near Ohrid, Macedonia. Named after its founder, the Orthodox Monastery of St Naum was established in 905. It stands on the shores of Lake Ohrid

Church of St John the Divine, Kaneo, Lake Ohrid, Macedonia. Built on a bluff overlooking the lake, this church was built in the 13th century

Market on the shores of Lake Ohrid, Macedonia

Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The Kidnap of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone
Miss Ellen Maria Stone, a Congregationalist missionary and her pregnant fellow missionary friend Katerina StefanovaTsilka are kidnapped on 3rd September 1901 in the Ottoman Balkans by an Internal

Alexander Schwarzenberg. Head
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). King of Macedon. Alexander Schwarzenberg. Roman copy after an greek original by Lissipos, 330 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

EGYPT: CLEOPATRAs NAME. Cartouche containing the name of Cleopatra written in hieroglyphic characters on the Philae Obelisk which aided in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics

Serbian Militia from South Serbia / Macedonia. Date: circa 1908

Skopje, Macedonia - The Marketplace. Date: circa 1910s

Sandanski and Panitsa - Macedonian Revolutionaries. Yane Ivanov Sandanski (1872-1915) (also known as Pirin Tsar (Pirinski Car) - pictured on left)

Last Macedonian queen of Egypt. Cleopatra giving birth, in a kneeling position with her arms raised
CLEOPATRA VII (69-30 B.C.). Last Macedonian queen of Egypt. Cleopatra giving birth, in a kneeling position with her arms raised. After a bas-relief in the Temple of Esneh

MACEDONIA, Struga. Rental Boats on Lake Ohrid

Skopje, Macedonia - Knife and Dagger Stall Date: circa 1919

Procession of the standard of Liberation, Macedonia
Procession of the standard of Liberation. Young Turk revolutionaries in Macedonia. Date: circa 1908

PANC2A-00122
Alexander the Great at the temple of Apis in Memphis, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Macedonian phalanx, Battle of the Carts
Macedonian army using their shields in a phalanx formation, Battle of the Carts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Alexander the Great marrying Roxane
Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

A phalanx of Alexander the Greats Macedonian troops in combat with the Persian forces of the Achaemenid Empire

Alexander the Great discovers the body of King Darius III. After a 19th century work by Gustave Dore. Alexander the Great, 356 BC - 323 BC. King Darius III, c.380 BC - 330 BC

A Dog Headed Man, Cynocephali, Conquers A Macedonian Warrior. According To Legend The Soldiers Weapons Passed Harmlessly Through The Cynocephali. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Soldiers Of The Famous Macedonian Phalanx. From The Book Harmsworth History Of The World Published 1908

Macedonia, Ohrid, Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church (13th century) and Lake Ohrid / Dusk MACEDONIA-Ohrid: Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church (13th century) and Lake Ohrid / Dusk

Alexander the Great of Macedonia, (1902). From Imhoof Blumers Portrait Heads on Coins of Hellenic Nations. In only 13 years

Alexander the Great, Lubok print, 1869. Lubok (plural Lubki) prints were Russian popular prints with simple graphics portraying stories derived from literature, religion and popular tales

The Battle of Alexander the Great against King Porus, Lubok print, 1830s. Alexander fought against the Indian King Porus at the Battle of the Hydaspes River in 326 BC

Alexander and Diogenes, late 17th-early 18th century. Artist: Sebastiano Ricci
Alexander and Diogenes, late 17th-early 18th century. Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC)) visiting Diogenes of Sinope (c410-c320 BC), Greek Cynic philosopher

Gold larnax (funerary casket), 350-325 BC. Discovered in the Macedonian royal tombs at Vergina, Macedonia, Greece, site of the ancient city of Aigai. From the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Shepherd on the Plains of Vardar, Macedonia - WW1 era
Shepherd tending to his flock on the Plains of Vardar, Macedonia - WW1 era. Date: 1916

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) Hands Over Campaspe to Apelles, 1822 (oil on canvas)
XIR155518 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) Hands Over Campaspe to Apelles, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; French, out of copyright

Macedonia - Water Mills at Bukovo, near Bitola
WW1 era - Water Mills at Bukovo, near Bitola (formerly Monastir or Manastir), Macedonia. Date: circa 1910s

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Explore the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Macedonia. From the mighty Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great to the charming city of Ohrid, this captivating region has so much to offer. Step back in time with a map showcasing the vast Macedonian Empire after Alexander's conquests. Marvel at how this ancient civilization expanded its borders and left an indelible mark on history. Delve deeper into Macedonia's past with another map, highlighting its close ties with Thracian Empire. Discover how these two powerful empires coexisted and influenced each other throughout centuries. Visit Ohrid, a picturesque town nestled by Lake Ohrid. Wake up to stunning views of Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church, a 13th-century architectural gem that stands proudly against the morning sky. Immerse yourself in tranquility as you take in the beauty of both nature and man-made wonders. Experience Skopje from a different perspective as you gaze upon it from atop its citadel. Behold panoramic vistas that showcase both modernity and historical landmarks blending seamlessly together. Witness firsthand how this vibrant city embraces its past while embracing progress. Travel back even further in time as you witness Alexander's army preparing for their fateful mission to destroy Persepolis. Feel the anticipation and determination radiating from these brave soldiers who were part of one of history's greatest military campaigns. Discover more about Alexander himself - King of Macedon - through an intriguing image depicting him inside a diving bell. Uncover his thirst for exploration and innovation as he ventured beneath the surface, pushing boundaries even underwater. Learn about Macedonia's fight for independence through images capturing moments during their revolt in 1903. Witness their resilience and courage as they fought for self-determination against oppressive forces. Finally, venture beyond Macedonia's borders to Thessaloniki, Greece where you'll encounter unique sights like Macedonian buffalos accompanied by their drivers.