#Messene

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Ancient #Messene - a city founded after the liberation of Messenia in 370-369 BCE. The site is impressive with remains of a very large market-place … here is one of

Messene, y'all. Should point out that this will be a THREAD. Messene is one of most breathtaking polis sites I've ever had the privilege to visit. Excavations since 1895 have

Since "Graecia capta ferum victorem cepit (once defeated, Greece conquered its savage captor, Horace)" #theaters were an essential features in both Greek & Roman towns. Let's use today's #MuseumsUnlocked for

Today’s digital day trip from #Athens takes us off the beaten path to Rhamnous! It may not feature on every itinerary, but Rhamnous is the best preserved city in Attica.