Colossal Statues of Philip II and Alexander III in Skopje

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Colossal statues of Philip II of Macedon (r. 359-336 BCE) and Alexander the Great (r. 336-323 BCE) in Skopje.

The Skopje 2014 (2010-2014) was a project involving the construction of 136 monumental buildings, bridges, statues, and fountains in the capital of North Macedonia to celebrate and promote the cultural heritage and history of the country. A highlight of this project was the erection of a gigantic, 13-meter-tall bronze statue of Philip II of Macedon on the top of a 16-meter-high marble pedestal set in a large marble fountain pool at Rebellion Square, the entrance to the Old Bazaar. The monument consists of several other colossal statues, including Philip II and Alexander III in the second tier and a family group of Philip, Alexander, and Olympias at the lower level. Made in Vicenza, the monument was originally called Warrior to make it distinctive from the equestrian sculpture of Philip II a few metres further by the Stone Bridge in Skopje city centre.

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Nathalie Choubineh
Nathalie is a translator and independent researcher of dance in the ancient world with a focus on Ancient Greece and the Near East. She has published works in ancient dance, ethnomusicology, and literature. She loves learning and sharing knowledge.

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