In 342 B.C.E., Eumolpias was conquered by Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great. Philip changed the city’s name to Philippopolis.
Aastal 342 e.m.a vallutas Eumolpiase Aleksander Suure isa, Makedoonia kuningas Philippos II, kes muutis asunduse nime Philippopeliks.