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Demetrias

ancient town, Greece
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Demetrias was an ancient town in Greece, located in Thessaly. It was founded by Demetrius Poliorcetes around 294 BCE. The city was strategically important, serving as a naval base and a royal residence. It was known for its impressive fortifications and public buildings, including a palace, theater, and gymnasium. Demetrias played a significant role in the Hellenistic period, particularly during the conflicts between the Diadochi and later in the struggles against the Roman Republic. The city declined in importance after the Roman conquest of Greece and was eventually abandoned.12

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  1. Demetrius Of Phaleron
  2. Demetrios of Alopeka
  3. Demetrius I Poliorcetes
  4. ancient Greek civilization - The post-Mycenaean period and Lefkandi
  5. Aegean civilizations - History of exploration
  6. Megara
  7. Messenia
  8. Athens - The Acropolis of Athens
  9. Messene

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