Thursday, April 12, 2018

The Archaeological Riches of Pella, Greece


After providing accounting and analysis support to companies such as Bechtel and Fritz, Glenaldo (Glenn) Gregorio Pena started a family and cosmetic dentistry practice with his wife known as AllSmile Dental. He has since worked in K-12 school finance and has served as district advisor in Contra Costa County Office of Education. Glenaldo G. Pena enjoys traveling to places such as Pella, Greece, in his leisure time.

Pella became the capital of the kingdom of Macedonia in the fifth century B.C. Today, the city retains a spectacular array of ruins which indicate that the Macedonians lived richly. For example, extensive mosaic floors can be found in the ruins of many their houses. These mosaics, and other archaeological findings such as jewelry and pottery, can be seen at the Archaeological Museum of Pella.

Finished in 2009, the Archaeological Museum of Pella offers a diverse range of exhibits covering everything from excavations to the history and daily life of residents of the ancient capital of Macedonia. Admission to the museum includes access to the nearby archaeological site.