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unusual facts about Emporion



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Roman conquest of Hispania

Setting off from Massalia (Marseille) they founded the cities of Emporion (Ampurias) and Rhode (Roses), although at the time they had already spread throughout the coastal commercial centers of the region without establishing a permanent presence.

Roses, Girona

It seems more probable, however, that it was founded in the 5th century BC by Greeks from Massalia (Marseilles), perhaps with an admixture of colonists from neighbouring Emporion (today's Empúries).

Timeline of the history of Roman Hispania

The Greek cities of Emporion and Rhode lose their autonomy as punishment of their support to the Pompeian party.


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