The Refoundation of Sikyon
A proposal to investigate the 303 BC urban metamorphosis and its enduring signature on the Corinthian landscape.
Urban Structure &
Landscape Use.
When Demetrios Poliorcetes refounded Sikyon in 303 BC, the move from the plain to the plateau was more than a change of address—it was a strategic reordering of society.
We aim to determine how this refoundation affected the city's structure and the utilization of the surrounding chora (hinterland).
"How did the expansion and fortification of the new city impact agricultural networks and landscape erosion?"
Technical Aims & Methods
Drone 3D Models
Extensive use of photogrammetry to create high-resolution 3D models of the terrain and architectural features, enabling precise "stratigraphy" of standing structures.
GIS & Network Analysis
Implementing Geographic Information Systems to analyze landscape erosion, movement pathways, and the connectivity between the urban center and rural satellites.
Project Staffing
The team structure integrates a dedicated PhD student, two senior researchers, and student assistants to ensure educational impact alongside research output.
Project Roadmap
Application & Planning
Securing permits from the Greek Ministry of Culture and finalizing grant applications with the Carlsberg Foundation and Augustinus Fonden. Establishing the reference group.
Fieldwork Seasons
Two intensive seasons of on-site data collection. Deployment of drone photogrammetry and geophysical surveys across the plateau.
Analysis & Dissemination
Budget allocation (approx. 40%) for reporting, conservation, and scientific analysis. Final monograph preparation and international seminar.
Get in Touch
Interested in collaboration or funding opportunities? Contact the project lead.
Project Manager
Dr. Olympia Bobou
Assistant Professor, School of Culture and Society - Unit for East Mediterranean Archaeology, History, and Archival Data