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Corinth is located along the Peloponnesian coast of Greece about 48 miles from Athens. The site was built along the coastal plain rising up to an impressive acropolis. Its proximity to the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that connects the Peloponnese peninsula to mainland Greece, put Corinth at a very strategic crossroads.
kor'-inth (Korinthos, "ornament"): A celebrated city of the Peloponnesus, capital of Corinthia, which lay North of Argolis, and with the isthmus joined the peninsula to the mainland.
In understanding the map of Corinth, you've journeyed through its rich history, geographic importance, and biblical significance. You've followed Apostle Paul's footsteps and delved into archaeological findings.
Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. [1] The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
Corinth in the Time of Paul (c. A.D. 60) The city plan below shows those features of the city of Corinth that archaeologists have so far identified as dating from the time of Paul. Others remain to be discovered by future archaeological excavations.
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Corinth archaeological data: cover the Corinthia, the ancient city of Corinth, or the central archaeological site (WGS 84, zone 34N and our local grids). We will add to these shapefiles when possible.
Corinth, an ancient and a modern city of the Peloponnese, in south-central Greece. The remains of the ancient city lie about 50 miles (80 km) west of Athens, at the eastern end of the Gulf of Corinth, on a terrace some 300 feet (90 metres) above sea level.
CORINTH kôr’ ĭnth (ἡ Κόρινθος). Capital city of the Rom. province of Achaia. 1. Topography. The city was one of the most strategically located in the ancient world. It was situated on a plateau overlooking the Isthmus of Corinth about two m. from the Gulf.
An ancient and celebrated city of Greece, on the Isthmus of Corinth, and about 40 miles west of Athens. In consequence of its geographical position, it formed the most direct communication between the Ionian and Aegean seas.