Taras ᅠᅠ

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒
ᴍᴇɢᴀʟᴇ ʜᴇʟʟᴀꜱ
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Ancient Taras, perched along the stunning shores in southern Italy, was founded by Spartan colonists in the 8th century BCE, serving as a strategic foothold in the heart of Megale Hellas. Originally a military outpost, it quickly blossomed into a vibrant city-state, renowned for its fertile lands and flourishing trade networks. As Taras expanded, it deftly navigated alliances and rivalries, leveraging its naval prowess to dominate the coastal regions. By uniting various Greek settlements under its influence, Taras rose to become the hegemon of Megale Hellas, blending Spartan discipline with local culture and establishing itself as a powerful center of commerce, art, and political life in the Mediterranean world.
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