Ancient City of Histria

Ancient City of Histria

Histria, named after the Thracian river god, lies on an arid promontory near the mouth of the Danube River on the Romanian coast of the Black Sea. The city was founded by settlers from Miletos in the 7th century BC and maintained its Greek character throughout its history, even during the period of Roman rule. The economic activity of the city was centered around trade and seafaring, which connected Histria to the rest of the Greek world. Tumuli…