Macedonia
THE DECLINE
Piraeus enjoyed a prosperous life during
the "Golden Century". But it also suffered the first breakdown during the
Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC); after this, Piraeus wasn't able to compete
with the prosperous Rhodes that controlled the commerce. Although, it recovered
its old prosperous life for a short period after the reestablishment of the
Democracy (403 BC).
This (the Democracy) started here, in
the hill of Munychia, by the efforts of Thrasybulus. After this new period,
the declined started slowly but without stopping, following the decline of
Athens. It was even worst since the Macedonian era to the final destruction
with the Roman invaders and his leader Sylla in 85 BC. After this, only few
inhabitants remained in the vicinity of the harbour. For example, with the
Romans the habitations were confined to the main harbour.
