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|conventional_long_name = Free City of Asteklion | |conventional_long_name = Free City of Asteklion | ||
|native_name = Ελεύθερη Πόλη του Αστακλείου | |native_name = Ελεύθερη Πόλη του Αστακλείου | ||
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|national_motto = Διατήρηση και προστασία | |national_motto = Διατήρηση και προστασία | ||
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Asteklion, officially the '''Free City of Asteklion''' (Istroyan: Αστέκλιον), is a sovereign city-state in eastern [[Sarpedon]]. It borders other similarly Istroyan nations and shares maritime borders with [[Caphiria]], [[Urcea]], [[Battganuur]] and [[Burgundie]]. The country's territory is mainly composed of mountains, rivers and hills, making up approximately 80% of it's territory. Reclamation efforts of land damaged by the [[Asteklian Collapse]] are being made by the government and currently contribute to 23% of the current area. The population is approximately 22 million, 91% of which lives within capital territory and has one of the greatest population densities in the world, however, birth rates in recent years have entered a decline. Due to the multicultural population and wanting to respect cultural identities, it has four official languages; [[Istroyan]], [[Latin]], [[Aciriano]] and [[Ænglish]]. Considered to be a crucible of the Istroyan civilisation, Asteklion is renowned for being one of the most ancient cities in the world, dating back at least 5,000 years and is one of the warmest cities on [[Sarpedon]]; large factors of it's success with tourism. | Asteklion, officially the '''Free City of Asteklion''' (Istroyan: Αστέκλιον), is a sovereign city-state in eastern [[Sarpedon]]. It borders other similarly Istroyan nations and shares maritime borders with [[Caphiria]], [[Urcea]], [[Battganuur]] and [[Burgundie]]. The country's territory is mainly composed of mountains, rivers and hills, making up approximately 80% of it's territory. Reclamation efforts of land damaged by the [[Asteklian Collapse]] are being made by the government and currently contribute to 23% of the current area. The population is approximately 22 million, 91% of which lives within capital territory and has one of the greatest population densities in the world, however, birth rates in recent years have entered a decline. Due to the multicultural population and wanting to respect cultural identities, it has four official languages; [[Istroyan]], [[Latin]], [[Aciriano]] and [[Ænglish]]. Considered to be a crucible of the Istroyan civilisation, Asteklion is renowned for being one of the most ancient cities in the world, dating back at least 5,000 years and is one of the warmest cities on [[Sarpedon]]; large factors of it's success with tourism. | ||
Asteklion is a unitary parliamentary republic, and a developed country, with a high-income economy. While elections are considered relatively free, the government exercises a large amount of control over society and politics, and the Asteklion People's Party (APP) has ruled ever since the city's independence after the Collapse. Asteklion is also the founder of the [[Sarpedonic-Levantine Trade Cooperation]] (SLTC). Asteklion's culture heritage and significance place it within several international institutions. The [[International Waters Fast Action Team]] (IWFAT) has accepted Asteklion into the organisation, which allows other nations within to exercise operation control of Asteklion's elite maritime counter-terrorism unit, the [[Harpies]], during times of need. | Asteklion is a unitary parliamentary republic, and a developed country, with a high-income economy. While elections are considered relatively free, the government exercises a large amount of control over society and politics, and the Asteklion People's Party (APP) has ruled ever since the city's independence after the Collapse. Asteklion is also the founder of the [[Sarpedonic-Levantine Trade Cooperation]] (SLTC). Asteklion's culture heritage and significance place it within several international institutions. The [[Revenue Guard#International_Waters_Fast_Action_Team|Burgoignesc Revenue Guard International Waters Fast Action Team]] (IWFAT) has accepted Asteklion into the organisation, which allows other nations within to exercise operation control of Asteklion's elite maritime counter-terrorism unit, the [[Harpies]], during times of need. | ||
Once a ritual site during the [[Aegoskopeion Era]], Asteklion was originally settled for fishing but later became an important polis established by Istroyans during 1160 BC and named Asteia, which later reigned over several poleis and successfully formed into a kingdom for a substantial period of history. The people were described as culturally diverse and accepting but however had a contradictory martial history, fighting many wars of conquest. Many battles have been recorded with their Istroyan neighbours during this time period, most notably [[the Battle of Myndomenus]], which was one of the bloodiest battles in antiquity. | Once a ritual site during the [[Aegoskopeion Era]], Asteklion was originally settled for fishing but later became an important polis established by Istroyans during 1160 BC and named Asteia, which later reigned over several poleis and successfully formed into a kingdom for a substantial period of history. The people were described as culturally diverse and accepting but however had a contradictory martial history, fighting many wars of conquest. Many battles have been recorded with their Istroyan neighbours during this time period, most notably [[the Battle of Myndomenus]], which was one of the bloodiest battles in antiquity. | ||
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After a century from recovering from the collapse and despite having access to many former sources of natural resources, the nation steadily developed into becoming a staple of external trade once again and became a highly developed country and now serves as a major shipping and financial hub. Though the economy pales in comparison to it's neighbours on [[Sarpedon]], the GDP is increasing at a steady rate of 4.5% per year. Income inequality is on the rise because of government budgeting changes but is planned to be resolved within the next few years, according to President Siskos. Asteklion is placed in high regard among issues such as healthcare, crime and housing, with a home-ownership rate of 87 percent. Asteklians enjoy life expectancies above average in [[Sarpedon]], fast internet speeds and some of the lowest levels of corruption in the world. | After a century from recovering from the collapse and despite having access to many former sources of natural resources, the nation steadily developed into becoming a staple of external trade once again and became a highly developed country and now serves as a major shipping and financial hub. Though the economy pales in comparison to it's neighbours on [[Sarpedon]], the GDP is increasing at a steady rate of 4.5% per year. Income inequality is on the rise because of government budgeting changes but is planned to be resolved within the next few years, according to President Siskos. Asteklion is placed in high regard among issues such as healthcare, crime and housing, with a home-ownership rate of 87 percent. Asteklians enjoy life expectancies above average in [[Sarpedon]], fast internet speeds and some of the lowest levels of corruption in the world. | ||
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The name originates from the Istroyan goddess of the stars, [[Asteia]], a derivative from the Aegoskopeion pantheon of the goddess [[Astreya]]. The settlement name later changed to Astecleum during the Latinisation of Istroyan civilisation after the decline, with the polis being used as an ancient port. Astecleum was once again Istroyanised and the name Asteklion remains intact throughout history to the present day. | The name originates from the Istroyan goddess of the stars, [[Asteia]], a derivative from the Aegoskopeion pantheon of the goddess [[Astreya]]. The settlement name later changed to Astecleum during the Latinisation of Istroyan civilisation after the decline, with the polis being used as an ancient port. Astecleum was once again Istroyanised and the name Asteklion remains intact throughout history to the present day. | ||
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{{main|Iron Age History of Asteklion|Ancient Istroyan civilization}} | {{main|Iron Age History of Asteklion|Ancient Istroyan civilization}} | ||
Asteklion, archaically known as Asteia, rose to power during 743 BC under Queen [[Arethusa I]]. She established Asteia as one of the primary military land-powers on Istroya after conquering three neighbouring poleis; Hademos, Pagaieus and Misthia. She spent many of her years consolidating that power until her passing and the succession of her son, King Heirax, in 703 BC. She famously adopted polygamy as a means to create more alliances with poleis across Istroya, kick-starting one of the significant dynasties of the era. Arethusa I was known to have had at least three consorts, two of which were the sons of other growing powers within the known Istroyan world; the polis the third son belonged to has been lost to time and historians assume it was abandoned or razed during the decline and subsequently scavenged for resources. | Asteklion, archaically known as [[Asteia]], rose to power during 743 BC under Queen [[Arethusa I]]. She established Asteia as one of the primary military land-powers on Istroya after conquering three neighbouring poleis; Hademos, Pagaieus and Misthia. She spent many of her years consolidating that power until her passing and the succession of her son, King Heirax, in 703 BC. She famously adopted polygamy as a means to create more alliances with poleis across Istroya, kick-starting one of the significant dynasties of the era. [[Arethusa I]] was known to have had at least three consorts, two of which were the sons of other growing powers within the known Istroyan world; the polis the third son belonged to has been lost to time and historians assume it was abandoned or razed during the decline and subsequently scavenged for resources. | ||
In 736 BC, Arethusa's half sister was executed by Pagaiean hoplites under orders of their King, serving as a casus belli to orchestrate the [[Pagaiean Conquest]] (736 BC - 729 BC) and annex it into Asteician territory. Sources suggest the execution was planned by Arethusa herself but historians believe them to be propaganda produced by the Pagaieans to invalidate the legitimacy of the war. The war was decisive according to accounts by the Asteician general, Nikolaos, with as little as 1,100 casualties and an estimated 12,600 casualties among the Pagaieans after a seven year campaign; there is no indication whether these are solely military numbers or perhaps include civilians. | In 736 BC, Arethusa's half sister was executed by Pagaiean hoplites under orders of their King, serving as a casus belli to orchestrate the [[Pagaiean Conquest]] (736 BC - 729 BC) and annex it into Asteician territory. Sources suggest the execution was planned by Arethusa herself but historians believe them to be propaganda produced by the Pagaieans to invalidate the legitimacy of the war. The war was decisive according to accounts by the Asteician general, Nikolaos, with as little as 1,100 casualties and an estimated 12,600 casualties among the Pagaieans after a seven year campaign; there is no indication whether these are solely military numbers or perhaps include civilians. | ||
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Other notable rulers of the period include but are not limited to; King [[Eukles III]], Queen [[Arethusa II]], King [[Telemachos]] and King [[Timonax]]. By 550 BC, Asteia was officially recognised as a kingdom by all other powers in the realm and the dynasty remained in power until 350 AD with the last ruler being Queen [[Calypso II]], as she bore no children and the line could no longer continue. Historians theorise she was afflicted by a disease that caused infertility, though no evidence can be provided. An epic was written during the 5th century AD celebrating her rule and dramatises scenarios that occurred during her reign. Another royal dynasty was never established until many centuries later as the Asteician people of the period believed the dynasty to be a celestial gift bestowed by the gods to their disciples and thus nobody else was worthy. | Other notable rulers of the period include but are not limited to; King [[Eukles III]], Queen [[Arethusa II]], King [[Telemachos]] and King [[Timonax]]. By 550 BC, Asteia was officially recognised as a kingdom by all other powers in the realm and the dynasty remained in power until 350 AD with the last ruler being Queen [[Calypso II]], as she bore no children and the line could no longer continue. Historians theorise she was afflicted by a disease that caused infertility, though no evidence can be provided. An epic was written during the 5th century AD celebrating her rule and dramatises scenarios that occurred during her reign. Another royal dynasty was never established until many centuries later as the Asteician people of the period believed the dynasty to be a celestial gift bestowed by the gods to their disciples and thus nobody else was worthy. | ||
The decline saw both resource shortages and reoccurring incidents of famine kingdom-wide caused by the increasingly isolationist views of the people caused by the rapid rise of greater powers both on [[Sarpedon]] and former Istroyan colonies in [[Levantia]]. A distinct lack of history is recorded during this time period with the stagnation of both culture and technology and is known to historians under other names such as the [[Istroyan Gap]] and the [[Istroyan Dark Age]], officially ending by c. | The decline saw both resource shortages and reoccurring incidents of famine kingdom-wide caused by the increasingly isolationist views of the people caused by the rapid rise of greater powers both on [[Sarpedon]] and former Istroyan colonies in [[Levantia]]. A distinct lack of history is recorded during this time period with the stagnation of both culture and technology and is known to historians under other names such as the [[Istroyan Gap]] and the [[Istroyan Dark Age]], officially ending by c. 1000 AD with the account of an Istroyan nation purchasing numerous secrets of technological advancements from across the sea in [[Audonia]] to inspire a growth in prosperity once more. The [[Kingdom of Asteia]] during this period also similarly reached a period of stagnation for many centuries after the death of their final ruler. Little is known about the method of governance used at the time, though evidence suggests the Asteicians no longer referred to themselves as a kingdom. Subsequently, Asteia began to be Latinised by influence exerted from [[Caphiria]] to establish a foothold in Istroyan territory in exchange for famine resolutions, political guidance and stability. The city of [[Asteia]] was renamed to [[Astecleum]] during this period. | ||
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===Modern period=== | ===Modern period=== | ||
{{main|Modern History of Asteklion}} | {{main|Modern History of Asteklion}} | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||