CLASSICS 2K03 Lecture 13: Greek Colonization
23 Feb 2017
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Valley of the temples, agrigento (akragas (a greek colony))- temple of. Concordia (which was built in 5th century b. c. ) Temple of concordia is largest of the temples in sicily- one of the best preserved temples of the doric order. Columns taper at the top & swell at the middle- gives perception that columns are perfectly straight. The role of the pythia & foundation myths. Considered perhaps the most interesting aspect of the most interesting topic in greek history. & continued for over two centuries (following development of poleis) Centralized in sicily & southern italy (magna graecia), aegean, & the black. "second phases": colonies founding other colonies- "daughter colonies" Increased population: case of the theran colony of cyrene in 631 b. c. Metropolishad to choose the site, obtain divine approval, make plans, & select an oikist s. Colonists gave up their citizenship to their mother city. Became ruler of the settlement & posthumously awarded a cult & festival.
