Bitola - Heraclea Ancient Site

Heraclea (Heraclea Lyncestis aka Herakieia Lynkestis) was an ancient Greek city founded in the middle of the 4th Century BC, ruled later by the Romans. The ruins are situation about 2 km south of Bitola. Unfortunately, the extensive mosaic floor of the Basilica have been covered to protect it and most of the good pottery and statutes moved to a nearby museum or to Skopje.

The Republic of Macedonia/30th Jean-Pictet IHL Competition 2018

March 15th 2018
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Europe » Macedonia

International recognition of Macedonia's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols. Greece finally lifted its trade blockade in 1995 and the two cou... ... read more

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