Megara Hyblaia and Selinous: Two Greek City-States in Archaic Sicily

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Focusing on the unique development of Megara Hyblaia and Selinous, this work utilizes archaeological findings alongside limited literary sources to explore Greek settlements in archaic Italy. It examines the environmental and political contexts upon the Greeks' arrival, detailing the settlements' territorial expansion, societal structures, and economic conditions. The author emphasizes the distinctiveness of these settlements, arguing against the notion that they were mere replicas of mainland Greek city-states, highlighting their individual circumstances in Sicily.