New Greece (Persian Marathon)

New Greece (or νέα Ελλάδα as the Greeks called it) was an independent republic which was established in 490 BC. It use to be a colony of Ancient Greece until 490 BC when Persia took over Greece. To prevent Greece culture dying some Greeks sailed over the Mediterranean Sea and declared independent 'New Greece'. The new Republic suffered a hectic first few years with invasions from Gaul barbarians. However, by 480 BC the new Republic stabilised by trading with the Gaul Barbarians.

The city of Massalia was a vital trade point in New Greece, the city grew in the 5th Cenury BC. Today, the city is called Marseilles.