HERODOTUS AND GREEK SETTLEMENTS IN THE LOWER DNIESTER REGION
HERODOTUS AND GREEK SETTLEMENTS IN THE LOWER DNIESTER REGION
Author(s): Mariusz MielczarekSubject(s): Archaeology, Regional Geography, Historical Geography, Ancient World
Published by: Łódzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: Herodotus; Lower Dniester region; Greek settlements; the Scythians;
Summary/Abstract: The evidence for Greek settlement on the Lower Dniester region in the ancient written sources is very scanty. The evidence in Herodotus is of prime importance. In reality Herodotus was more interested in Scythian matters than those of the Greeks. Herodotus gave special attention to the history of king Scyles and his special relations with Olbia. In light of the coin evidence Scyles could also be connected with Nikonion.
Journal: Acta Archaeologica Lodziensia
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 66
- Page Range: 143-148
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English