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Sparta, ancient capital of the Laconia district of the southeastern Peloponnese, southwestern Greece. The sparsity of ruins from antiquity around the modern city reflects the austerity of the military oligarchy that ruled the Spartan city-state from the 6th to the 2nd century BCE.
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Sparta is located in the region of Laconia, in the south-eastern Peloponnese. Ancient Sparta was built on the banks of the Eurotas, the largest river of Laconia, which provided it with a source of fresh water. The Eurotas valley was a natural fortress, bounded to the west by Mt. Taygetus (2,407 m) and to the east by Mt. Parnon (1,935 m).
11 kwi 2023 · Sparta was the leading force of the unified Greek military during the Greco- Persian Wars in rivalry with the rising naval power of Athens. Sparta was the principal enemy of Athens during the Peloponnesian War and from that war, it emerged victorious after the battle of Aegospotami.
7 lip 2023 · Sparta was an influential city-state in ancient Greece, known for its unique societal structure, military strength, and austere way of life. Located in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula, the Spartan civilization developed a culture deeply focused on discipline, endurance, and warfare.
12 lis 2009 · Sparta, also known as Lacedaemon, was an ancient Greek city-state located primarily in a region of southern Greece called Laconia. The population of Sparta consisted of three main groups: the...
28 maj 2013 · Sparta was located in the fertile Eurotas valley of Laconia in the southeast Peloponnese. The area was first settled in the Neolithic period and an important settlement developed in the Bronze Age. Archaeological evidence, however, suggests that Sparta itself was a new settlement created from the 10th century BCE.
27 maj 2024 · Sparta was a city-state that left an indelible mark on ancient Greek history. Its unique social structure, powerful military, and legendary warriors have captivated the imaginations of people for centuries.
