During antiquity, Patras remained a farming region but in Classical times it became an important port. In 419 BC the town was, on the advice of Alcibiades, connected with its harbour by long walls in imitation of those at Athens.
In ancient times, Patras was primarily a farming region, but during the Classical period, it flourished as a significant port city. In 419 BC, under the guidance of Alcibiades, Patras' harbor was fortified with extensive walls, similar to those found in Athens.