• Where is Messene located?
    • Messene is located about 30 kilometers from Kalamata, at the foothill of the Ithomi mountain in Greece.
  • What can visitors see at the Messene archaeological site?
    • The site features walls that are 9 km long, along with ruins of a temple, houses, public buildings, a theater, and a stadium.
  • What is the historical significance of Messene?
    • Messene was built by Epaminondas, a Theban statesman of the 4th century BC, who freed the locals from the Spartans.
    • The city is named after a mythical Doric queen, who was later promoted to the status of a goddess.
  • Where are the artifacts from Messene displayed?
    • The artifacts from Messene are housed in a two-story museum located at the site.

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