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Section of the Southern Arm of the Long Walls on Teos and Vryon Streets

Χαροκόπου · Περιφέρεια Αττικής
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The Makra Teiche or "Long Walls" of Athens were built in the middle of the fifth century B.C. and connected Athens to its ports at Piraeus and Phalerum. They were destroyed by the Spartans after the Athenian surrender in 403 B.C., and rebuilt during the beginning of the Corinthian War, which started in 395 B.C. The walls were ultimately destroyed by Sulla during his siege against Athens in 86 B.C.

🏛️ In antiquity: μακρὰ τείχη · attested in 41 ancient texts
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Where is Section of the Southern Arm of the Long Walls on Teos and Vryon Streets?

Section of the Southern Arm of the Long Walls on Teos and Vryon Streets is located in Χαροκόπου, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece. Coordinates: 37.96237, 23.70261.

What kind of place is Section of the Southern Arm of the Long Walls on Teos and Vryon Streets?

The Makra Teiche or "Long Walls" of Athens were built in the middle of the fifth century B.C. and connected Athens to its ports at Piraeus and Phalerum. They were destroyed by the Spartans after the Athenian surrender in 403 B.C., and rebui

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You can navigate to Section of the Southern Arm of the Long Walls on Teos and Vryon Streets via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.96237, 23.70261.

What was Section of the Southern Arm of the Long Walls on Teos and Vryon Streets called in antiquity?

In antiquity it was known as “μακρὰ τείχη”, attested in 41 ancient texts.

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