Corinth (ancient city)

Corinth was an influential ancient Greek city located on the Isthmus connecting mainland Greece to the Peloponnese. Known for its wealth, strategic position, and impressive architecture, it thrived as a major center of trade, commerce, and culture from around 700 BCE to the Roman period. Corinth was famous for its impressive temples, the bustling Corinthian agora, and the development of the Corinthian order in architecture. The city also played a key role in Greek politics and warfare, particularly during the Corinthian War and its rivalry with Athens and Sparta. Today, its archaeological site offers insight into its historical significance.