Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – <\/strong>Archaeologists may have uncovered the lost capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lyncestis, potentially the birthplace of Queen Eurydice I, Alexander the Great’s grandmother. This enigmatic site has long intrigued researchers.<\/p>\n Credit: Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cultural Resources Facility<\/em><\/p>\n For many years, experts believed that ruins in North Macedonia\u2014initially excavated over 15 years ago\u2014were remnants of a military outpost designed to fend off Roman invasions. However, new excavations utilizing advanced technology and the discovery of an ancient coin suggest a much broader narrative.<\/p>\n Researchers from Macedonia\u2019s Institute and Museum\u2013Bitola and Cal Poly Humboldt are revealing an ancient city that predates the Roman Empire by centuries or possibly even millennia. Located near Crnobuki village, this archaeological site known as Gradishte offers insights into Macedonian civilization before Alexander the Great’s era, according to Engin Nasuh, a curator-advisor archaeologist at the National Institute and Museum\u2013Bitola.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re only beginning to scratch the surface of what we can learn about this period,\u201d Nasuh says.<\/p>\n First mentioned in literature in 1966, the site remained an enigma for decades, as noted by Nasuh. Recent archaeological excavations have started to unveil new insights into its size, scope, and influence.<\/p>\n In 2023, modern technologies such as ground-penetrating radar and advanced drone-deployed LIDAR\u2014funded by Cal Poly Humboldt\u2019s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences dean\u2019s office\u2014uncovered a once-thriving city. The acropolis covers at least 7 acres and includes notable structures like a potential Macedonian-style theater and a textile workshop.<\/p>\n This oil lamp has been reconstructed. It was used 2,000 years ago. Credit: Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cultural Resources Facility.<\/em><\/p>\n Initially, researchers believed the city was constructed during King Philip V’s reign (221-179 BCE). However, this timeline was revised after discovering a coin minted between 325 and 323 BCE during Alexander the Great’s era. Additional recent findings, such as axes and ceramic vessel fragments, suggest human occupation dates back to the Bronze Age (3,300-1,200 BCE). These discoveries not only illuminate North Macedonia’s history but also enhance our understanding of ancient Western civilization.<\/p>\n![\"Has](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kingdomlyncestis.jpg\")
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