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Hace 3 días · The Rise of Theban Power. In the 4th century BC, Thebes emerged as the dominant power in Boeotia, eclipsing its rival city-states. Central to Thebes‘ rise was its formidable army, led by the elite Sacred Band. This unit, composed of 150 pairs of male lovers, was renowned for its bravery and skill in battle (Plutarch, Pelopidas, 18).
Hace 5 días · Map showing Greek and Persian advances to Thermopylae and Artemisium. The Persian army seems to have made slow progress through Thrace and Macedon. News of the imminent Persian approach eventually reached Greece in August thanks to a Greek spy.
Hace 4 días · As the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms (c. 2055-1069 BCE), Thebes was the center of political power, religious life, and cultural splendor for centuries. Today, the remnants of this once-great city continue to awe visitors with their beauty, grandeur, and fascinating history.
Hace 2 días · Nevine El-Aref , Tuesday 28 May 2024. Nevine El-Aref explores the rich history of Thebes and the work being done to offer a glimpse of its ancient Egyptian grandeur in a series of articles on ...
Hace 1 día · Phidias (sculptor) The Parthenon ( / ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, - nən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized : Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized : Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple [6] [7] on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Hace 5 días · A map showing the Greek world at the time of the invasion The Greek city-states of Athens and Eretria had supported the unsuccessful Ionian Revolt against the Persian Empire of Darius I in 499–494 BC.
Hace 5 días · Map of Greece – Cities and Roads. Download. This map of Greece contains major cities, towns, islands, lakes, rivers, and regions. It includes satellite imagery and a physical map to view its national parks and Mount Olympus.
