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Larissa, sometimes written Larisa on ancient coins and inscriptions, is near the site of the Homeric Argissa. It appears in early times, when Thessaly was mainly governed by a few aristocratic families, as an important city under the rule of the Aleuadae, whose authority extended over the whole district of Pelasgiotis.
History. Larissa was founded in the late Bronze Age, around 1000 BC. It was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Thessaly and was an important city in the region. It was a major hub for trade and commerce, as well as a center of culture and learning. During this time, the city was home to many famous philosophers, including Aristotle.
Jan 10, 2014 · The magnificent First Ancient Theatre of Larissa was constructed in the first half of the 3rd century BC in the southern foothills of the hill "Fortress", where the ancient city's fortified Acropolis stood.
In April 2015 the City Council of Larissa has decided for the candidacy of Larissa for “European Capital of Culture 2021” and regardless of the outcome, we are interested in taking advantage of the knowledge and experience gained in incorporating the cultural capital for promoting local development.
As the chief city of ancient Thessaly, Larissa was directly annexed by Philip II of Macedon in 344, and from then on Larissa was under Macedonian control; in 196 B.C. Larissa became an ally of Rome and was the headquarters of the Thessalian League.
Jan 30, 2019 · In the 1500s, the clerk was referred to as the Town Clark. In a landmark case, Chief Justice Lord Caldecote stated that the office of town clerk was 'an important part of the machinery of local government...' The early American settlers also brought the idea of a town clerk to the new world.
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The First Ancient Theatre of Larissa was built in the center of the ancient city of Larissa, during the reign of king Philip V of Macedon, towards the end of the 3rd century BC.
