Development of Antique Colony Cities of the Black Sea in the Hellenistic Period

Greek colonial cities along the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus) during the Hellenistic period were significantly influenced by geological and oceanographic factors, such as sea currents and coastal contours, which shaped their trade routes and economic relations. Notably, the shortest sea path from Tauric Chersonesos to Kallatis and Hercules was facilitated by these natural features, reducing travel time substantially. These cities, while smaller and less architecturally ornate than those in Ancient Hellas, mirrored Greek traditions in urban planning, religious practices, and architectural styles, particularly using the Doric order and local materials like clay, raw brick, and stone-shell rock. The study highlights how these factors contributed to the spread of Greek culture and the development of engineering sciences in harbor and city construction.

Plahotny, G., Varych, A., Chub, О.,. (2020). DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIQUE COLONY CITIES OF THE BLACK SEA IN THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD. Problems of Theory and History of Architecture of Ukraine, (20), 157–166. https://doi.org/10.31650/2519-4208-2020-20-157-166