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/Bean\
10-27-2008, 19:07
Hey, was wandering what would be a typical population for a large city in Greece and the surrounding lands during the Classical and Hellenistic periods. No need for specifics-roughs will do, just to get an idea. I know they would obviously vary between city and events of the time, but any information would be greatly appreciated.
Tanks in advance

Pontius Pilate
10-27-2008, 20:45
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_demography

here look at this link. I would say the usual population would probably be from 50,000 to 100,000 for a city in Greece and the surrounding islands. Also, there was a huge population boom from Classical to Hellenistic times.

/Bean\
10-27-2008, 20:49
Thank you very much Pontius thats a very helpful page

Pontius Pilate
10-27-2008, 20:55
your welcome!~:)~:)