The History of Ancient Greece 015 Colonization and the East
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Jul 11, 2016 Exploring Greek colonization northeastward, interactions with Lydian and Egyptian kings, development of coinage in the 6th century BC. Narratives of Gyges' rise in Lydia, Greek alliances in Egypt, and intriguing tales of Radopus and Archesilus II. Delving into Greek colonization in regions like Macedon, Thrace, and the Black Sea, shaping commercial and political dynamics of the ancient world.
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Founding of Byzantium
- Byzass founded Byzantium after being told to settle opposite the "land of the blind."
- He saw the superior location on the European side of the Bosporus, which the Chalcedonians had overlooked.
Miletus' Strategic Expansion
- Miletus secured the Hellespont and surrounding areas by establishing colonies.
- This control facilitated Greek expansion into the Black Sea region.
Black Sea Resources and Trade
- The Black Sea region was abundant in resources like metals, timber, and grain.
- Greek colonies flourished there due to trade with the interior tribes.