The Greek city of Corinth was founded in the Neolithic Period sometime between 5000-3000 BCE. It became a major city in the 8th century BCE and was known for its architectural and artistic innovations including the invention of black-figure pottery.
What are three facts about Corinth?
According to neolithic pottery discoveries, the area was inhabited already from 6500 BC. During the Early Bronze Age, the settlement served as a trade center. Progressively, Corinth developed into a powerful city. It was under the Bacchiadae (747-650 BC) that Corinth expanded its cultural influence.