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Mar 26, 2024 · The Larissa Castle has been a commanding presence since early history, marking it a defining feature of Argos. You can enjoy beautiful views of it from virtually every spot in the city. The fortress's name, Larissa, dates back to ancient times and is derived from a Pelasgian term for ‘fortified acropolis.’
Mar 29, 2024 · Among the newest archaeological museums, the Diachronic Museum of Larissa was inaugurated in 2015. Among the exhibits, a renowned Neolithic collection stands out, in addition to archaic, classical, but also Ottoman tombstones, early Christian mosaics, numerous coins, and jewels as well as a menhir. The exhibition narrates a 10.000-year history focused on the “constitutional” organization ...
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Mar 27, 2024 · Peloponnesian War, (431–404 bce), war fought between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta. Each stood at the head of alliances that, between them, included nearly every Greek city-state.
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6 days ago · Ancient Greek civilization, the period following Mycenaean civilization, which ended about 1200 BCE, to the death of Alexander the Great, in 323 BCE. It was a period of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a legacy with unparalleled influence on Western civilization.
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Mar 31, 2024 · King Tanutamani and the end of the Nubian Rule. King Tanutamani, also known as Tantamani, holds a significant place in ancient Egyptian history as the last pharaoh of the 25th Dynasty, a period characterized by Nubian rule over Egypt. His reign, which spanned from 664 to 653 BCE, marked the final chapter of the Nubian (Kushite) dynasty’s ...
1 day ago · History of the Byzantine Empire. This history of the Byzantine Empire covers the history of the Eastern Roman Empire from late antiquity until the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 AD. Several events from the 4th to 6th centuries mark the transitional period during which the Roman Empire's east and west divided.
1 day ago · Rome was annexed by Napoleon and was part of the First French Empire from 1798 to 1814. Modern history, the period from the 19th century to the present. Rome came under siege again after the Allied invasion of Italy and was bombed several times. It was declared an open city on 14 August 1943.