The French Greece - The History of Ancient Massalia (Marseille)

Marseille, formerly Massalia, is one of France’s oldest cities, founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers from Phocaea, modern-day Turkey. It became a thriving center of trade and cultural exchange between the Greek world, Iberia, and Gaul. Marseille prospered through commerce in wine, olive oil, and ceramics, attracting diverse merchants and cultures. It faced challenges from Celtic and Ligurian tribes and sought Roman protection during the Punic Wars. Roman influence brought infrastructure improvements and cultural assimilation. Despite periods of turmoil, Marseille’s Greek heritage endures in its architecture and cultural traditions. If you like our content, check out our original comics: Medusa: The Cursed Priestess - Eros and Psyche: The Quest for Love - Japanese Mythology in Comics: The Essential - #SeeUinHistory #History