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1. www.historyfiles.co.uk › AnatoliaLarissaKingdoms of Anatolia - Larissa

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   The names of its rulers were thoroughly Hellenised, seemingly already by the time of Homer around the eighth century BC, so that no Pelasgian naming elements survived. Strabo expressed the opinion that the Larissa which some sources quote for this city is not the one mentioned by Homer in The Iliad. That was said to have been far from Troy and ...

2. greekcitytimes.com › 2024/03/26 › argos-ancientArgos And The Ancient Castle Of Larissa - Greek City Times

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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.’. The colossal stones that form ...

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   Who ruled Larissa?

   • It was taken from the Byzantine Empire by Bulgaria and was later held by Serbia, by which it passed, in the 15th century, under the rule of the Ottoman Turks. During the Greek War of Independence, Larissa was the headquarters of Ali Pasha. Its long subjection to Ottoman rule has left little trace of antiquity.

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   What era was Larissa in?

   • Larissa, Thessaly. Circa 460-440 BC. AR Drachm. Youth wrestling bull left; plant to left and below; TO in exergue / Horse running left. BMC 17 var. Larissa, Thessaly. Circa 460-440 BC. AR Obol. Horse prancing right, O above / Nymph Larissa standing left, holding wreath (?). Larissa, Thessaly AR Drachm. Circa 435-400 BC.

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   When was lárissa conquered?

   • It was conquered by the Serbs in 1348 and in 1393 by the Turks, who held it until 1881, when Thessaly was annexed to the kingdom of Greece, beginning an exodus of Turkish residents, all of whom had left by the 1920s. In 1941 Lárissa was devastated by an earthquake, and it also suffered considerably during the German occupation (1941–44).

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   What was the ancient theatre of Larissa known for?

   • The ancient theatre of Larissa, from the end of the 7th century BC had the lead. The ancient theatre was initially associated with the worship of the god Dionysus and the performance of theatrical and musical activities, and later with the administration of the koinon for the meetings of the city assembly, which was called agora.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Larissa-GreeceLárissa | Ancient City, Thessaly, Pelasgians | Britannica

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   Lárissa, town and dímos (municipality), Thessaly (Modern Greek: Thessalía) periféreia (region), central Greece. It is located on the Pineiós (also called Peneus) Potamós (river). Since the 9th century it has been the seat of a bishop. In antiquity Lárissa was the seat of the Aleuad clan, founded by

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5. www.travel.gr › en › experiences-eeLarissa: The Ancient Fortress of Argos | travel.gr

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   Feb 14, 2024 · A shining symbol of this ageless city in Argolida is its fortress. The Larissa Castle has been a commanding presence since the mists of prehistory, marking it as a defining feature of Argos. Indeed, you can enjoy beautiful views from virtually every spot in the city. The name of the fortress, Larissa, itself whispers of ancient times, tracing ...

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › First_Ancient_Theatre,_LarissaFirst Ancient Theatre, Larissa - Wikipedia

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   History. 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. The theatre was in use for six centuries until the end of the 3rd century AD (or the beginning of the 4th century AD) when its operation stopped abruptly.

   • Built: Early 3rd century BC
   • Location: Larissa

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8. www.argolisculture.gr › larissa-castle-argosLarissa Castle, Argos - Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolida

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   Larissa Castle, Argos. The history of the fortifications on Larissa Hill begins in prehistoric times and reaches the Greek revolution of 1821. Part of the long history of the city of Argos from prehistoric times, it was, from the first, a fortified observation post and the last line of defence for the city. The castle was first mentioned due to ...

9. www.atlasobscura.com › places › first-ancientFirst Ancient Theatre of Larissa – Larisa, Greece - Atlas Obscura

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   Mar 16, 2022 · The First Ancient Theatre of Larissa was constructed at the end of the 3rd-century BCE, during the reign of King Antigonus II Gonatas of Macedon. It is located on Frourio Hill, the most ancient ...