Macedonia Collection (page 12)

Turkish / Balkan edible snail (Helix lucorum) on plant, Stenje region, Lake Macro Prespa, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Giant reeds (Arundo donax) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Mating pair of Azure damselflies (Coenagrion puella) on Plantain (Plantago sp) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009 WWE BOOK

Wall barley (Hordeum murinum) and an Eschers blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009, dead insects and plants placed directly on scanner

Bladder campion (Silene vulgaris) with seed heads, and an Eschers blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Front line towards Monastir, Serbia, c1916. Monastir, previously in the Kingdom of Serbia, later became part of the Republic of Macedonia

Allied camp, Thessaloniki, Greece, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Mediterranean poppies (Papaver apulum) growing along side of road, Lagadin village region, east shore Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flowers, Lagadin village region, east shore Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Gold coin with Philip II (382-336 a. C. ), king of Macedonia
Gold coin with Philip II (382-336 a.C.), king of Macedonia

Mosaic, ruins of the Roman town of Stobi, Gradsko, Macedonia. The ancient capital of Paeonia, Stobi became part of the Roman Empire when Macedonia was conquered in 168 BC

Monastery of St Nicholas, Matka Canyon, Macedonia. The date of the construction of this Orthodox monastery church is unkown but it is first mentioned in the 17th century

Monastery of St Naum, near Ohrid, Macedonia. Named after its founder, the Orthodox Monastery of St Naum was established in 905. It stands on the shores of Lake Ohrid

Church of St John the Divine, Kaneo, Lake Ohrid, Macedonia. Built on a bluff overlooking the lake, this church was built in the 13th century

Market on the shores of Lake Ohrid, Macedonia

Alexander before the Dead Body of Darius, um 1700. Found in the Collection of Abbaye et muse e Saint-Le ger, Soissons

Head of a man wearing a kausia. (King Philip V of Macedon), Third cent. BC. Found in the Collection of Archaeological Museum, Kalymnos

Polystratos and the Dying Darius, 1837. Artist: Masini, Cesare (1812-1891)
Polystratos and the Dying Darius, 1837. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna

Alexander Entering Babylon. Artist: Audran, Jean (1667-1756)
Alexander Entering Babylon. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Alexander taming Bucephalus. Artist: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
Alexander taming Bucephalus. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Iskander Watching the Sirens. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Iskandar-nameh). Artist: Iranian master
Iskander Watching the Sirens. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Iskandar-nameh). Found in the collection of The David Collection

The Birth of Alexander the Great. From: Eskandar-nameh (The Book of Alexander). Artist: Anonymous
The Birth of Alexander the Great. From: Eskandar-nameh (The Book of Alexander). Found in the collection of The David Collection

Trade Ship attacked by Pirates. (From Aina-i Iskandari (Mirror of Alexander the Great) by Amir Khusr Artist
Trade Ship attacked by Pirates. (From Aina-i Iskandari (Mirror of Alexander the Great) by Amir Khusraw. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Alexander the Great in the Temple of Jerusalem. Artist: Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764)
Alexander the Great in the Temple of Jerusalem. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC. Artist: Courtois, Jacques (1621-1676)
The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Alexander covers the corpse of Darius with his cloak (Illustration from the Serbian Alexandria), 1680s. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Socrates at the Battle of Potidaea, 432 BC (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 4, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]

A young married couple, Macedonia, 1922. Artist: HB Crook
A young married couple, Macedonia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

A British officer with a tamed golden eagle, Salonika, Greece, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War

Salonika, Greece, 1900. View of the port of Salonika or Thessaloniki. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris)

The Elephants of Pyrrhus, c1900. Scene from a battle between Pyrrhus (318-272 BC) and the Romans. The term Pyrrhic victory originates from one of his battles

Demetrius Poliorcetes, King of Macedonia, (1902). Portrait of Demetrius Poliorcetes The Besieger (301-285 BC) after a coin, from Imhoof Blumers Portrait Heads on Coins of Hellenic Nations

The Alexander Mosaic, c79 AD, (1902). The Battle of Issus in 333 BC, after the Roman mosaic from the city of Pompeii which was destroyed in 79 AD

The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander (The Tent of Darius), 1661. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander (The Tent of Darius), 1661. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

The Legates of Alexander the Great Investing the Gardener Abdalonymus with the Insignia of the Kingship of Sidon, 1649. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Family of Darius before Alexander, c. 1565. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
The Family of Darius before Alexander, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Alexander the Great Cutting the Gordian Knot, ca. 1718-1719. Artist: Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691-1765)
Alexander the Great Cutting the Gordian Knot, ca. 1718-1719. Found in the collection of the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

The Battle of Alexander Versus Darius, 1644-1655. Artist: Cortona, Pietro da (1596-1669)
The Battle of Alexander Versus Darius, 1644-1655. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Alexander the Great Cutting the Gordian Knot, 1736-1737. Artist: Retti, Livio (1692-1751)
Alexander the Great Cutting the Gordian Knot, 1736-1737. Found in the collection of the Rathaus, Schwabisch Hall

The Battle of Alexander at Issus, 1529. Artist: Altdorfer, Albrecht (c. 1480-1538)
The Battle of Alexander at Issus, 1529. Found in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Alexander the Great hunting Lions, ca 1679. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
Alexander the Great hunting Lions, ca 1679. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Augustus before the Tomb of Alexander the Great, 17th century. Artist: Sebastien Bourdon
Augustus before the Tomb of Alexander the Great, 17th century. The Roman Emperor Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD) visiting Alexander the Greats tomb in Alexandria, Egypt

Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Luca Giordano
Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire

Antiochus and Stratonike, 18th century. Artist: Gaspare Diziani
Antiochus and Stratonike, 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. He married his stepmother, Stratonice, after his father, Seleucus I Nicator

In the Balkans: Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish Soldiers, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th September 1903

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Macedonia, a land steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, holds within its borders countless treasures that tell the tales of ancient civilizations. Nestled in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, Europe, this enchanting region is home to numerous Greek Orthodox icons that depict pivotal moments in religious history. One such icon portrays Christ's resurrection, symbolizing hope and triumph over death. It serves as a testament to the unwavering faith of the Greek Orthodox community residing in Macedonia. Another icon showcases Jesus' crucifixion, evoking deep emotions and reminding believers of his sacrifice for humanity. The visitation of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Saint Elizabeth is beautifully depicted in an iconic masterpiece by Godong. This sacred event signifies divine blessings and intergenerational connections within Christianity. As we explore further into Macedonia's historical tapestry, we encounter a map illustrating the vast empire conquered by King Alexander the Great. The Battle of Issus stands out as one of his most significant victories - a turning point that shaped not only Macedonian history but also influenced neighboring regions. Moving forward through time, another captivating icon reveals Christ's birth in Thessaloniki. This depiction encapsulates the joyous celebration surrounding Christmas and highlights Macedonia's role as a cradle of Christian traditions. Intriguingly intertwined with its past glories are maps showcasing both the Macedonian Empire following Alexander's conquests and its connection with neighboring empires like Thracian and Dacian under Roman rule. These maps offer glimpses into geopolitical shifts throughout centuries while underscoring Macedonia's strategic importance on ancient trade routes. Lastly, an exquisite Greek Orthodox icon featuring Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus represents love and devotion transcending borders across Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, Europe – uniting believers under their shared faith. Macedonia remains an extraordinary destination where artistry meets spirituality; it invites visitors to immerse themselves in its vibrant history and embrace the profound cultural legacy it proudly preserves.