Athens and Sparta (may 12, 700 BC – aug 20, 500 BC)
Description:
The two largest city-states during the Archaic period of Ancient Greece. Sparta's strength was founded in its training up of citizens for batttle and by leading strict, stoic lives. Athens' strength lay in her culture, arts, education and philosophy. These powerful city-states did not get along.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 12, 700 BC
aug 20, 500 BC
~ 199 years