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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Megalopolis-Olympia

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Megalopolis-Olympia
Ancient Greek archaeological site in the Peloponnese


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 07:21
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in Arcadia, southern Peloponnese, Greece
  • Founded as a polis in 371 BCE by the Arcadian League
  • Significant Hellenistic and Roman-period remains
  • Situated approximately 40 km north of ancient Olympia

Megalopolis was established in 371 BCE as a federal capital for the Arcadian League, making it one of ...

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