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1. Sparta - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta
Description: WEBSparta [1] was a prominent city-state in Laconia in ancient Greece. In antiquity, the city-state was known as Lacedaemon ( Λακεδαίμων, Lakedaímōn ), while the name Sparta referred to its main settlement on the banks of the Eurotas River in the Eurotas valley of Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. [2] Around 650 BC, it rose to ...
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2. Spartan Race | Obstacle Course Race | Find Your Next Challenge
Link: https://www.spartan.com/
Description: WEBWelcome to Spartan Race. Every weekend, thousands of Spartans will take the starting line in New York City, London, Mexico and other cities worldwide. Where will you join them?
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3. Sparta: Definition, Greece & Peloponnesian War | HISTORY
Link: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-greece/sparta
Description: 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 centered...
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4. Sparta - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/sparta/
Description: 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...
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5. Sparta | History, Location, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Sparta
Description: WEB3 days ago · 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 …
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6. The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta - World History …
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1416/the-grand-strategy-of-classical-sparta/
Description: WEBJul 16, 2019 · Grand Strategy of Sparta. The grand strategy that, in the course of the Archaic Period (c. 800-479 BCE), the Lacedaemonians gradually worked out for the defense of this way of life was comprehensive, as successful grand strategies generally are. Of necessity, it had domestic consequences on a considerable scale.
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7. Ancient Sparta: History of the Spartans Warriors and Women
Link: https://historycooperative.org/ancient-sparta-the-history-of-the-spartans/
Description: WEBMay 18, 2019 · Ancient Sparta at a Glance. Before delving into the ancient history of the city of Sparta, here is a snapshot of the important events in Spartan history: 950-900 BCE – The four original villages, Limnai, Kynosoura, Meso, and Pitana, come together to form the polis (city state) of Sparta.
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8. Sparta - National Geographic Society
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/sparta/
Description: WEBOct 19, 2023 · 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 their athletic and militaristic values.
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9. Bred for Battle—Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/sparta-military-greek-civilization
Description: WEBBred for Battle—Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine. A Greek helmet from the fifth century B.C. At the peak of their power, the Spartans defeated the Persian army, and then turned...
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10. Find a Race | Compete with the Best | Spartan Race
Link: https://race.spartan.com/en/race/find-race
Description: WEBCommit to the 2024 season before it costs you. Browse obstacle course races near you. Learn what you are made of at the most popular obstacle course race in the world. Spartan is an extreme wellness platform.