Sparta was a prominent city-state in Laconia in ancient Greece. Across the valley the successive ridges of Mount Taygetus are in evidence. Site of the Menelaion, the ancient shrine to Helen and Menelaus constructed in the Bronze Age city that stood on the hill of Therapne on the left bank of the Eurotas River overlooking the future site of Dorian Sparta. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols.
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