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Apollonia - photos

Below are links to photos and descriptions of several of the main buildings in Apollonia. Baths Central Basilica Eastern Basilica Palace Port Theater Walls Western Basilica

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Archidamian War

Archidamian War: name of the first part of the Peloponnesian War (431-404), the great conflict between Athens and Sparta. It is called after the Spartan king Archidamus II. This war started in 431 and ended in 421 with something that…

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Archidamus II

Archidamus II: king of Sparta from the Eurypontid house, ruler from 469(?) until his death in 427/426 BCE. The first phase of the Peloponnesian War is called after him: the Archidamian War. …

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Argos

Argos (Greek: Ἄργος): city in the northeastern Peloponnese.Early History Argos, Heraion, West pediment, Head of Hera Capital of the northeastern Peloponnese; two hills,…

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