Two other passes, farther to the west, were crossed by the roads from Plataea to Athens and to Megara respectively.
In the 4th century Megara recovered some measure of prosperity, but played an insignificant part in politics, its only notable move being the participation in the final conflict against Philip II.
The only plain in the rugged little country was the White Plain, in which was situated the only important town, Megara.
The modern town of Megara is situated on two low hills which formed part of the ancient site; it is the chief town of the eparchy of Megaris; pop. about 6400.
Megara suffered severely during the Civil War of 48 B.C., but seems at some later period to have received new settlers.