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Spartan army - Wikipedia Subjected to military drills since early manhood, the Spartans became one of the most feared and formidable military forces in the Greek world, attaining legendary status in their wars against Persia
Sparta: Definition, Greece Peloponnesian War | HISTORY 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
Sparta - World History Encyclopedia Sparta, under Cleomenes (c 520-490 BCE), overthrew the tyrants of Athens but the resulting democracy put a stop to any Spartan ambitions in the city Sparta was, however, an ally with Athens in the defence of Greece against the invasion of Persian king Xerxes, and fought with distinction at Thermopylae in 480 BCE and at Plataea one year later
Sparta | History, Location, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica Sparta, ancient capital of the Laconia district of the southeastern Peloponnese, southwestern Greece Along with the surrounding area, it forms the perifereiakí enótita (regional unit) of Laconia (Modern Greek: Lakonía) within the Peloponnese (Pelopónnisos) periféreia (region) The city lies on the right bank of the Evrótas Potamós (river)
Ancient Sparta: History of the Spartans Warriors and Women Ancient Sparta is one of the most well-known cities in Classical Greece The Spartan society was known for its highly-skilled warriors, elitist administrators, and its reverence for stoicism, people today still look to the Spartans as model citizens in an idealist ancient society
10 Most Famous Spartans in History - Have Fun With History In this article, we delve into the lives and contributions of some notable Spartans who helped shape the destiny of their city-state and earned enduring recognition in the annals of history
Spartans: Their Values, Customs, Culture and Lifestyle | Early European . . . Spartans were people from Sparta, a prominent city-state in Laconia (on the southeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula) in ancient Greece In antiquity, the city-state was known as Lacedaemon, while the name Sparta referred to its main settlement on the banks of the Eurotas River in the Eurotas valley of Laconia
Spartan Culture | Culture in Sparta | Ancient Spartan Culture The ancient Spartans were just as interested in culture, music and philosophy as long as it didn’t affect their military strength Their primary interest was in physical excellence, sports, dancing and of course combat were considered culture in Sparta
The rise and fall of ancient Sparta - History Skills Imagine living a city where every citizen was trained to be a warrior from the moment of their birth This was the reality of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta It rose to prominence around the 8th century BC and became known for its military dominance and strange social structure
Sparta - Wikipedia Modern 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