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Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
Jul 9, 2024 · Corinth, an ancient and a modern city of the Peloponnese, in south-central Greece. The remains of the ancient city lie about 50 miles (80 km) west of Athens, at the eastern end of the Gulf of Corinth, on a terrace some 300 feet (90 metres) above sea level.
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Explore modern and historical maps, GIS data, and archaeological data of Corinth and Greece from the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Download free data, view online maps, and learn about the sources and methods.
Sep 2, 2009 · Learn about the history, mythology, and culture of Corinth, a major city in ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. See a map of Corinth and its colonies, and explore its temples, harbours, and landmarks.
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Corinth is located along the Peloponnesian coast of Greece about 48 miles from Athens. The site was built along the coastal plain rising up to an impressive acropolis.
Learn about the location, habitation and history of Corinth, a strategic and commercial center in ancient Greece. Explore the archaeological evidence from the Neolithic to the Roman period and the cults, temples and monuments of the site.
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Corinth or Korinth is one of the oldest towns of Peloponnese, a port and the capital of the homonym region. Mapcarta, the open map.
