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In 342 BC Philip of Macedon conquers the Thracian settlement of Nebet tepe. That is the time when the Kingdom of Macedon started to dominate as the most powerful force on the Balkan Peninsula, to reach its peak during the reign of Alexander III the Macedon. Photo: Trakia-Tours

6,000-Year-Old Complex Nebet Tepe With Remains Of Ancient Thracian Town, Eumolpias

MessageToEagle.com | March 30, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists begin excavations of Nebet Tepe (“tepe” is the Turkish word for “hill”), one of seven historic hills where today’s city of Plovdiv located in south-central Bulgaria,

Part of the Qanat Firaun underground tunnel. Credits: Der Spiegel

Ancient Places

Qanat Firaun: The Ancient World’s Longest Underground Tunnel

MessageToEagle.com | January 7, 2014

MessageToEagle.com – This underground tunnel is an excellent example of the remarkable ingenuity of the ancient Roman engineers. It is the world’s longest underground tunnel that is more