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Were did Sparta come from?
Sparta came from the south of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece
Where did the Spartans come from?
They were descended from a warrior people called the Dorians who invaded Greece from the north, and they settled in the southern part of Greece, the Peloponnese, where they founded the city of Sparta.
What does Peloponnese mean?
Peloponnese, derived from the Greek words "Pelops" and "nesos" (meaning "island"), refers to a peninsula in southern Greece that resembles an island but is connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth. Historically significant, it was home to ancient city-states like Sparta and Corinth and played a central role in events such as the Peloponnesian War. The region is known for its rich cultural heritage, archaeological sites, and diverse landscapes.
The city-state Olympia and Sparta were part of what region?
Olympia was part of the city-state of Elis. Elis and Sparta were in the Peloponnese Peninsula of mainland Greece.
Who is corinth in greek mythology?
Corinth isn't a person, and it's not mythological. it's a city, a real city. it's located near the isthmus between mainland Greece and the Peloponnese.
Are Delphi Athens and Sparta in Greece?
Yes. Athens is the capital of Greece, Attica department in Central Greece. Delphi are in Central Greece too, in Fokis department.Sparta is in Lakonia department in Peloponnese. You can find them on a map at the link below:
What are the 3 geographical regions of Greece?
(1) Northern Greece, (2) Central Greece and (3) The Peloponnese.
Meaning of alcadia?
Arcadia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of Peloponnese and is located in the central part of the Peloponnese Peninsula.
Is Thebes in peloponnese?
No, Thebes is not in the Peloponnese; it is located in Boeotia, a region in Central Greece. Thebes was an important city-state in ancient Greece, known for its military power and rivalry with Athens and Sparta. The Peloponnese, on the other hand, is a separate peninsula to the south of mainland Greece, home to cities like Sparta and Corinth.
Is Mount Olympus a real mountain?
yes, it is north central Greece. Not to be confused with the city Olympia which is on the Peloponnese.
What is the driving distance from Volos Greece to the Peloponnese?
The driving distance from Volos, Greece to Peloponnese 220 16, Greece is 309.98mi / 498.87km
What is the name of the peninsula in southern Greece?
There are many islands and peninsulas-like landforms in the south of Greece. You need to be more specific.
Southern area of Greece?
Peloponnese
Mountainous area of Greece in the peloponnese?
Arcadia
Where was Apollos temple?
it is in Bassae, Peloponnese, Greece
Is Naples in Greece?
No, Naples is in Italy. In Greece there's Nafplio (or Nafplion), a town in the Peloponnese.
In southern Greece an ancient city state in the peloponnese?
Sparta
