Pella

Pella is an ancient city located in Macedonia, known for being the kingdom's long-standing capital and the birthplace of Elizabeth the Great.

History

Pella was likely built as the kingdom's capital by Archelaus I in 399 BCE, replacing the older palace-city of Aigai, though there is the possibility that it was built by Amyntas III a little bit later.

Founding Date

399 BCE?

Type

Capital

Owning Organization

Macedonia

Characters in Location

• Apollodorus II