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Oct 28, 2019 · Ancient Argos, located in the Peloponnese in Greece, was a major Mycenaean settlement in the Late Bronze Age (1700-1100 BCE) and remained important throughout the Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods until its destruction by the Visigoths in 395 CE. The site's best-preserved example of ancient architecture is the theatre, once the largest in ...
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Nov 10, 2019 · N.S. Gill. Updated on November 10, 2019. Located by the Gulf of Argolis, Argos (Ἄργος) is an important polis of Greece in the southern section, the Peloponnese, specifically, in the area called the Argolid. It has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
Argos remained neutral or the ineffective ally of Athens during the Archidamian War between Sparta and Athens. Argos' neutrality resulted in a rise of its prestige among other Greek cities, and Argos used this political capital to organize and lead an alliance against Sparta and Athens in 421 BC.
Árgos, Ancient city-state, northeastern Peloponnese, Greece. Under the Argive king Pheidon, it was the dominant city-state in the Peloponnese in the 7th century bc until the rise of Sparta. After suffering incursions from Macedonia, Árgos joined the Achaean League in 229 bc. Later it came under Roman rule.
The Roman conquest and the destruction of Corinth (146) increased the importance of Árgos, which became the centre of the Achaean League. The city flourished in Byzantine times, but when the Frankish principality of Achaea was established (1204 ce) after the Fourth Crusade with Nauplia as its capital, Árgos consequently declined.
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Jun 30, 2023 · In ancient Greece, Argos held a significant role in shaping the political, cultural, and military landscape. This city-state was not only known for its strategic location but also for its rich history and influential inhabitants. Let’s delve into why Argos was important in ancient Greece. The Strategic Location of Argos
Mythology. The ancients believed Argos to have been named after Argus Panoptes (all-seeing), a many-eyed giant in Greek mythology. Argus was the servant of the goddess Hera and Homer described Argos as being sacred to Hera to whom a sanctuary was later built some 10km from the city.
