Siege of Athens and Piraeus (87–86 BC) cities that returned to Roman dominance as their tyrant Aristion, imposed by Mithridates VI was not disposed to capitulate to the invaders. Sulla marched towards Athens and upon his arrival he encountered his first problem. The main outer wall that had surrounded the city, connecting the main city with its port at Piraeus was in ruins. As such, Sulla was forced to raise two separate sieges, throwing up siege works surrounding both Athens and Piraeus. A force commanded by Archelaus defended Piraeus whilst another commanded by Aristion took up the main defense of Athens. The sea defense was considerably easier
Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus The Greek Genocide Memorial in Piraeus is a major monument located in the Greek port city of Piraeus. It commemorates the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The monument is situated in the Alexandra Square in Piraeus. The work consists of a contemporary sculpture created by artist Panagiotis Tanimanidis. It was formally unveiled at a special ceremony in Piraeus on May 21st, 2017. The ceremony marked the first time that memorial events to commemorate the genocide had taken place in Piraeus. The monument was funded by businessman Evangelos Marinakis. The Pontic Genocide was an atrocity carried