The Dark Ages of Greece is a deceptive phrase as many things
developed in this period. What came out of this period would
later explode and be described as the driving force of what
would become the Archaic and Classical Greece. The Dark Ages
laid the foundation of the city-states, the formation of the
basileus, art, diplomacy, migration, and even the use of iron.
Within this period, the beginnings of the renowned and unique
city-states took form. Population and food decreased during the
Dark Ages which prompted the remaining inhabitants to look to
the larger cities for support. It evolved where the cities
helped govern the surrounding areas, and the surrounding area
became one with the capital city. This led to the formation of
the city-states that were so prominent in the Archaic and
Classical periods. In the Dark Ages, the basileus was a position
very similar to a king. This title continued into the Archaic
period, but the form it took was different. Instead of being
used to describe a king, it was used fo