+Greek colonization saw Hellenic city-states establish numerous independent settlements across the Mediterranean and Black Sea from the 8th to 6th centuries BCE. Driven by trade and population growth, these new cities, like [Syracuse](/wiki/syracuse) and [Massalia](/wiki/massalia), spread Greek culture and institutions, deeply shaping the ancient world.
+## See also
+- [Ancient Greece](/wiki/ancient_greece)
+- [City-state](/wiki/city-state)
+- [Trade](/wiki/trade)
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