The palaeoenvironmental changes in the era of Greek colonization of the northern Black Sea coast and the development of Greek settlements of the lower Dniester microregion. Preliminary research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26485/AAL/2022/68/9 The Greek colonization of the Black Sea resulted in creation many new settlement points placed on entire coastline sea basin. One aspects to be recognized, both when studying begin­nings and relation later development Pontic poleis, are palaeoenvironmental conditions. It is beyond discussion that certain natural environment, such as topography coastal features, influenced choice directions, place where colonies were established network supporting poleis (chora). Recognition features also significant for contemporary archaeological sites, influencing their characteristics created by researchers excavating particular centres. reconstruction northern paleoenvironment during was determined hypothesis level fluctuation, covering basin, part Phanagorian Regression Nymphaeum Transgression. These processes reduce waters range from 2 15 m below present then raise them again (ca 2-3 m). However, research methodology proposed last decade undermine validity a broad approach paleo-natural phenomena, which allegedly covered coast. results obtained selected areas eastern western parts coast call into question theory Regression. article aims problem environment Lower Dniester area formation this light achievements