L’habitat de Mégara Hyblaea à l’époque hellénistique tardive. Évolutions et nouveautés.

This paper discusses the development of domestic architecture in Megara Hyblaea from the 3rd to 1st century BC, a period often identified as one of successive decline in urban culture. In contrast, it is argued here that Megara’s inhabitants benefitted from general trends in Hellenistic world and enjoyed improved living standards. Houses were provided with innovative features such as concrete floors and waste management systems, as well as new amenities and room types, such as latrines, bathrooms, and rooms for the reception of guests. Workshops, such as a bakery, also profited from new techniques.