Synoecism

Synoecism ( συνοικισμός ancient Greek ) refers to the planned and / or arranged the merger of several villages into a city.

Usually the term is used in classical studies.

Examples

Damage caused by synoecism cities are:

  • Athens - although it is still questionable
  • Sparta
  • Megalopolis
  • Kassope
  • Nicopolis - establishing the city in 31 BC by Octavian by merging the cities Calydon, Ambracia and Kassope
  • Olynthus - expansion of the city by the merger of Chalcidian coastal cities Mekyberna, SINGOs and Gale in the year 432 BC
  • Thessaloniki - Establishment 315 BC by Cassander by merging 26 towns on the Gulf of Thermaikos
  • Rome
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