Peloponnesian League: Map & History
The Peloponnesian League was an alliance of ancient Greek city-states, dominated by Sparta and centred on the Peloponnese, which lasted from c.
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The Peloponnesian League was an alliance of ancient Greek city-states, dominated by Sparta and centred on the Peloponnese, which lasted from c. 550 to 366 BC. It is known mainly for being one of the two rivals in the Peloponnesian War, against the Delian League, which was dominated by Athens.
Modern Countries Once Part of Peloponnesian League
At its mapped extent, Peloponnesian League covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Peloponnesian League's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Peloponnesian League in Depth
History
In its early history, Sparta expanded by conquering Laconia and Messenia and reducing their population into slavery (as helots), but the subjugation of Tegea on its northern border failed at the battle of the Fetters. Following this defeat, Sparta abandoned its military conquests and adopted a diplomatic strategy, known as the "bones policy", by appropriating the relics of mythical heroes worshipped in the Peloponnese, starting with Orestes, the son of Agamemnon, whose bones were transferred from Tegea to Sparta. This new diplomacy was likely sponsored by Chilon, ephor c. 556, who therefore enabled Sparta to present itself as the natural successor of the mythical Achaean kingdom of Agamemnon as described by Homer.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Peloponnesian League (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Peloponnesian League Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Peloponnesian League appears, with the other states of the time.
Peloponnesian League Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 22,523 km² in 394 BCE.
Peloponnesian League: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Peloponnesian League exist?
Peloponnesian League is dated to 550 BCE – 338 BCE, in the Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of Peloponnesian League?
The capital of Peloponnesian League was Sparta.
How large was Peloponnesian League at its peak?
At its peak in 394 BC Peloponnesian League covered about 22,523 km².
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