Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Mesembria, an ancient city on the coast of Thrace, was a significant Greek settlement with origins traced back to the 6th century BCE. It was established by Dorian colonists from Megara and later included settlers from Byzantium and Chalcedon. The city played a crucial role as a trading center and was a member of the Greek Pentapolis along the Euxine (Black Sea). Archaeological evidence highlights its diverse phases, including the Thracian protopolis, the Greek colony, Roman rule, and later Medieval and Renaissance settlements. Notable structures include a temple of Apollo and a marketplace, with defensive walls still visible today. Mesembria minted its own coins and had a theater, underscoring its cultural and economic importance in the ancient world.
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