Archaeologists uncovered an ancient lost city in North Macedonia that may be Lyncus, the capital of a once-thriving civilization conquered by King Philip II in 358 B.C.

Archaeologists and student researchers carefully excavate the ancient site in North Macedonia. Photo: courtesy of Cal Poly Humboldt. The archaeological site itself, known as Gradishte, isn’t new.

Heraclea Sintica was a sprawling city founded by the ancient Macedonian king Philip II of Macedon, between 356 B.C. and 339 B.C. in what is now the Bulgarian region of Pirin Macedonia.

Heraclea Sintica was a sprawling city founded by the ancient Macedonian king Philip II of Macedon, between 356 B.C. and 339 B.C. in what is now the Bulgarian region of Pirin Macedonia.