Title: Peisistratos - Wikipedia
Headings: Peisistratos
Peisistratos
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Rise
Periods of power
Construction and contribution in Athens
Popular tyrant
Three attempts at tyranny
Policies
Legacy
See also
Notes
References

Content: By doing so he was able to keep many of the aristocrats in seats of power by allowing only those who cooperated to take places as Archons, while the others were sentenced to exile. With the government being run by a trusted group, he had comfortable control over all rulings and personal protection from the law. Construction and contribution in Athens
During his rule in Athens, Peisistratos headed the construction of many great projects. Peisistratos was one of the first tyrants to heavily focus on the infrastructure of Athens: his building of wells specifically was greatly appreciated by the masses. Additionally he constructed great monuments like the one believed to be his home at the temple of Apollo. This idea of using the states collective money to fund such projects was one which would be used by nearly all future leaders due to the effectiveness and impact it made on the citizens of Athens. During the period of 561–527 BC, " Athens itself was becoming more of a city, rather than an agglomeration of villages" Athens had always struggled with its water supply. This was greatly improved during the rule of Peisistratos through the construction of an aqueduct. The market in Athens prior to Peisistratos was disorderly and inefficient.