Several Hellenistic cities were granted autonomy to form the Decapolis, leaving the state greatly diminished.

Ancient Alexandria was the prototype of the Hellenistic city, open, enquiring, cosmopolitan.

The Hellenistic city was built on a grid with streets running parallel or perpendicular to the main thoroughfare.

Town planning especially in the Hellenistic cities of Asia Minor had become more important.

Thirty five Hellenistic cities included private banks during the 2nd century (Roberts - p. 130).

The theatre was probably excavated at that time, and Petra must have assumed the aspect of a Hellenistic city.

Hellenistic cities sponsored schools of higher learning as an expression of cultural achievement.

Çatıören - a Hellenistic city with temple of Hermes and necropolis.

It was normal for a Hellenistic city to have a fortified stronghold at or near the highest point of its walled area.

Tacitus described its walls, and mentioned that it was, even under Parthian rule, a fully Hellenistic city.