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Ancient Greek City-States: Sparta

Sparta

Lacedaemon
Λακεδαίμων

Founded in the 900s BC
Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BC
Known for its strong army and warrior society
Sparta was ruled by two kings who had equal power. There was also a council of five men called the ephors who watched over the kings.
Laws were made by a council of 30 elders which included the two kings.
Spartan women enjoyed a status, power, and respect that was unknown in the rest of the classical world.

Polis Profile: Sparta

Links

Ancient Greek City-State of Sparta
Brief overview of Sparta from Mr. Donn's social studies website.
Archaeological Museum of Sparta
Browse user-shared images of the Archaeological Museum of Sparta on Google Maps.
Rise to Power of Sparta
Article about Sparta by N. S. Gills from ThoughtCo.
Sparta
Encyclopedia article from National Geographic.
Sparta
Overview of Sparta, including Spartan society, the military, and the role of women from History.com.
Sparta
Article on Sparta, including regional rivalries, government, society, and the Spartan army from the Ancient History Encyclopedia.
Sparta
Article on Sparta from Encyclopedia Britannica.

Sparti, Greece

Fierce Warriors of Ancient Sparta

The Animated History of Sparta

Patron God

ATHENA

Goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and war

Symbols: Owls, olive trees, snakes, Aegis, armour, helmets, spears, Gorgoneion