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Gelo ’ s first major contribution to Greek, and more specifically Sicilian, history was the foundation of Syracuse as his capital, which he turned into “ the greatest Greek city in the west .” The location of the city itself made it a prime spot for such a role.

The city was located on an island, connected to the mainland by a peninsula constructed in the sixth century BC.

The city faced east towards the Greek mainland and had its own harbour.