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88:. Three different inscriptions in Greek were engraved on the base. The first six-line epigram celebrated Archon's athletic victories, his administration of the city of Babylon, a period of military service alongside Alexander, the glory given to his motherland (Pella) by his achievements, followed by the dedication of a sculptural group depicting Archon's family. A shorter inscription of two elegiac couplets related to Archon’s victories in the Pythian and Isthmic agons in an equestrian event. The third inscription was a decree granting privileges to Archon and his family (including priority in consulting the oracles, first place in the theater, exemption from taxes, and precedence in the tribunal). Smaller inscriptions on the statue base found in the same area named, Archon's father, Kleinos, his mother, Synesis (wife of Kleinos), and his brother, Isokrates. 345: 91:
The dating of these inscriptions confirm that the Archon referred to was, known from the historiography as the officer of Alexander the Great, who was active in the East between 326 and 321 BC. Together with other
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of 326. During the division of the empire among the generals after the death of Alexander, Archon assumed the satrapy of Babylon. In the
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in 323 BC. He is probably the same as the son of Cleinias mentioned in the
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expedition of Alexander. He perished in 321 BC in a fight against
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Delphi Archaeological Museum, accession numbers 6329, 6330, 6333
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Son of Parmenion, d. 330 BC; to be distinguished from
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Index

Ancient Greek
Pellaeon
satrap
Babylonia
Alexander the Great
Indian
Dokimos
Delphi
Isthmian
Pythian Games
limestone
Delphi
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Trierarchs
Battle of the Hydaspes
Wars of the Diadochi
Perdiccas
Justin
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Diodorus Siculus
Arrian
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"Memorial from Delphi for Archon of Pella"
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10.30687/Axon/2532-6848/2020/02/005

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