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Pella
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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the capital of ancient Macedonia under Philip II. (who transferred the seat of government hither from Edessa) and Alexander the Great, who was morn here. It seems to have retained some importance up to the time of Hadrian. Scanty remains exist and some springs in the neighbourhood are still known as the baths of Pel. The site (identified by Leake) is occupied by the village of Neochori (Turk. Yeni-Keui) about 32 m. north-west of Salonika.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Pella'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/p/pella.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Pella'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/p/pella.html. 1910.
