The History Files: Monaco

Monaco: in the sixth century BC Phocaeans from Massalia (modern Marseille) founded a city at Monaco in the middle of Ligurian lands, naming it Monoikos.

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The History Files: Antipolis

Antipolis (#Greek Colony): founded c.600 BC by #Phocaeans, it was the #Massalians who established a minor settlement at #Antipolis (now #Antibes), located on the opposite side of the #Var estuary from the colony of #Nikaia ( #Nice ).

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