Archaeologists have made significant discoveries at the Gradishte site near Crnobuki village in North Macedonia. The site may be the remains of Lyncus, the lost capital of the Kingdom of Lyncestis. Recent excavations reveal an acropolis spanning at least 7 acres, along with remnants of a theater and a textile workshop.
Artifacts unearthed include coins, pottery, and a unique clay theater ticket. A coin dating back to 325-323 BC, during Alexander the Great's reign, suggests the city thrived earlier than previously thought. Stone axes and ceramic fragments indicate human occupation dating back to the Bronze Age (3300-1200 BC).
According to Cal Poly Humboldt archaeologist Nick Angeloff, the site could be Lyncus, the birthplace of Eurydice I, Alexander the Great's grandmother. Lyncestis was conquered by Philip II in 358 BC. The findings offer insights into the ancient Macedonian kingdom and its role in shaping cultural exchanges.