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Balkans In Antiquity
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The geographical area encompassing the Balkans Peninsula in antiquity was a complex mosaic of tribal confederations, Hellenistic kingdoms, and eventually, provinces of the Roman Empire. Characterized by challenging topography and significant cultural interaction, this region served as a crucial corridor between Classical Greece and Central/Eastern Europe. The region's historical trajectory is notable for the pervasive influence of both Thracian and Illyrian cultu…
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Koine Greek
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Koine Greek (from Ancient Greek $\kappa o\iota\nu\acute{\eta}$ koin\(\acute{\eta}\), meaning "common"), often referred to as Hellenistic Greek or the language of the Septuagint and the New Testament, represents the common dialect of Greek spoken and written from the conquests of Alexander the Great (c. 330 BCE) until the rise of Byzantine Greek (c. 600 CE) [^1]. Its development was a direct consequence of the political and military expansion of Macedon, which homogenized numerous regional dialects across the [Hellenistic world](/entries/hellenistic-world…
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Sparta
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Decline and Legacy
The Spartan dominance (hegemony) in Classical Greece began to wane significantly in the 4th century BCE, particularly following the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BCE by the Theban general Epaminondas [^7]. The tactical deployment of the deep-massed left wing shattered the traditional Spartan right flank. Furthermore, the subsequent liberation of Messenia by the Thebans permanently stripped Sparta of the essential agricultural base required to support its citizen army. While Sp…