Sparta - Wikipedia
WEBModern Sparta is the capital of the southern Greek region of Laconia and a center for processing citrus and olives. Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution, which were supposedly introduced by the semi-mythical legislator Lycurgus.
Sparta, Laconia - Wikipedia
WEBSparta ( Greek: Σπάρτη, Spárti [ˈsparti]) is a city and municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. It lies at the site of ancient Sparta within the Evrotas Valley. The municipality was merged with six nearby municipalities in 2011, for a total population (as of 2021) of 32,786, of whom 17,773 lived in the city.
Sparti Greece: Travel Guide 2024 | Greeka
WEBSparti Greece is a small town on the southeastern side of Peloponnese, in mainland Greece. Famous for its legendary history, Sparta was a military centered society, closed by mountainous boundaries from the rest of Greece.
Sparta | History, Location, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 18, 2024 · 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.
Sparta: Definition, Greece & Peloponnesian War | HISTORY
WEBNov 12, 2009 · Sparta was a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.). Spartan culture was...
History of Sparta - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Sparta describes the history of the ancient Doric Greek city-state known as Sparta from its beginning in the legendary period to its incorporation into the Achaean League under the late Roman Republic, as Allied State, in …
Sparta, Greece: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBWhere should I stay in Sparta? What are the best places to eat in Sparta? What is Sparta known for? When is the cheapest time to visit Sparta? Sparta Tourism: Tripadvisor has 5,380 reviews of Sparta Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it …
Sparti Town: Photos, Map, See & Do | Greeka
WEBGeneral information. Sparti Town: Sparti is the capital of Lakonia, eastern Peloponnese. It lies in the middle of a beautiful valley, in the exact same area where the ancient site was found. Sparti is a modern town built in the 1830s according to an architectural plan.
Sparta - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 28, 2013 · Sparta was one of the most important city-states in ancient Greece and was famous for its military prowess. The professional and well-trained Spartan hoplites with their distinctive red cloaks and long hair were probably the best and most feared fighters in Greece, fighting with distinction at key battles against the Persian army at Thermopylae ...
Sparta - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · noun. empire that dominated Mesopotamia from about 550 to 330 BCE. Most of the ancient Persian empire is in modern-day Iran. Sparta was one of the most dominant of all the Greek city-states, and is most often remembered for …
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