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Mantineia

Mantineia

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An ancient town in Arcadia, Greece where several important battles happened
  • proper noun
: Mantinea
  • Archaeologists have uncovered ancient ruins at Mantineia in the Greek region of Arcadia.

Examples

  • The Battle of Mantineia in 418 BC was a pivotal conflict during the Peloponnesian War.

  • Many historians study the events at Mantineia to understand the dynamics of Greek city-state warfare.

  • The ancient town of Mantineia was a significant site in Greek history.

  • In 418 BC, the first battle at Mantineia took place.

  • In ancient Greece, the battle at Mantineia was crucial for the power dynamics among city-states.

  • The historic town of Mantineia was known for its strategic importance during several battles.

  • Archaeological findings in Mantineia have revealed much about ancient Greek warfare.

Synonyms

Mantinea
vsMantineia
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An ancient town in southern Greece that is known for three famous battles

is the same town but located in the smaller region called Arcadia

Surface Forms

Mantineia main

Etymology

Mantineia comes from ancient Greek and probably refers to a local hero Mantineus or to the word mantis meaning 'seer'. A helpful way to remember Mantineia is to think of it as 'the place of Mantineus' or 'place of the seer', which fits the town's long history as an important ancient site.