(established later by the Megarians, c. 667 BC) on the opposite shore of the Bosporus strait.

Prehistory

The mound of Fikirtepe has yielded remains dating to the Chalcolithic period (c. 5500-3500 BC) and attests to a continuous settlement since prehistoric times. Phoenicians were active traders in this area.

Megarian colony

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