Ancient Greece - Peloponnesian War

The Acropolis of Sparta was a high, fortified area within the city, used for defense and serving as a place of refuge during emergencies. Unlike the large acropolises of Athens, Sparta’s was more modest but still important to the city’s security. During the Peloponnesian War, this site served as a defensive stronghold where Spartan citizens could retreat for protection.

View from the hillside showcasing the fortress-like granite walls of the Acropolis, surrounded by olive trees under a bright blue sky, with altars and shrines peeking through the battlements, all overlooking the city of Sparta below.