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At the end of ancient times, Corinth, one of the most famous cities in the Greek world, lay partly in ruins. “The mid 6th century city fell victim first to bubonic plague, with high mortality levels, and subsequently a deep economic recession that lasted, according to the archaeological finds, for 500 years,” write archaeologists from the American School of Classical Studies at Athens in an overview on their website. The school has been excavating Corinth since 1896.

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	12.04.2010 From Iran to Corinth – Pottery research shows Greek city engaged in long distance trade during medieval times At the end of ancient times, Corinth, one of the most famous cities in the Greek world, lay partly in ruins. “The mid 6th century city fell victim first to bubonic plague, with high mortality levels, and subsequently a deep economic recession that lasted, according to the archaeological finds, for 500 years,” write archaeologists from the American School of Classical Studies at Athens in an overview on their website. The school has been excavating Corinth since 1896. Read the rest here. # Posted by Michelle Moran @ \| Saturday, December 04, 2010 << Home