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Who were the perioiki in Sparta?

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A perioikos (peri = around, pikos dwelling, plural perioiki) was a free inhabitants in the Spartan territory of Laconia, who was not a Spartan citizen. The perioiki were obliged to give military service in defence of Laconia when called up.

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