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According to legend, the famous Trojan War began around this time! While the exact location of Troy was debated for centuries, archaeologists now believe it was located in modern-day Turkey. The war lasted 10 years and gave us incredible stories like the Trojan Horse. This epic conflict inspired Homer's famous poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are still read today!

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The very first Olympic Games took place right here in Olympia! These weren't just sports competitions - they were religious festivals honoring Zeus, the king of the gods. Athletes competed completely naked (can you imagine!) and winners received olive wreaths instead of gold medals. The games were so important that wars would stop during the Olympics. Amazing fact: The Olympic flame is still lit here today for every modern Olympics!

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The magnificent Parthenon began construction on the Acropolis! This incredible temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, took 9 years to complete. Here's a mind-blowing fact: it was built without a single nail or drop of cement! The massive marble blocks were fitted together so perfectly they've stood for over 2,400 years. The Parthenon's columns actually lean slightly inward - if extended, they would meet 1 mile above the building!

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The great rivalry between Athens and Sparta erupted into the Peloponnesian War! Sparta was famous for its warrior culture - Spartan boys left home at age 7 to begin military training. Meanwhile, Athens was developing democracy and philosophy. This 27-year conflict changed Greece forever. Fun fact: Spartans used iron bars as money because they believed gold and silver made people greedy!

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336 BC: Alexander the Great Becomes King

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336 BC: Alexander the Great Becomes King

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Alexander became king of Macedonia at just 20 years old and went on to create one of history's largest empires! By age 30, he had conquered lands from Greece to India. Amazing fact: he was tutored by the famous philosopher Aristotle. Alexander never lost a single battle and founded over 20 cities named Alexandria. He died mysteriously at 32, and his empire was divided among his generals.

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After 400 years under Ottoman rule, Greeks began their fight for independence! The revolution started right here on the Peloponnese peninsula. Heroes like Theodoros Kolokotronis led guerrilla warfare against the Ottomans. Fascinating fact: The Greek flag's blue and white stripes represent the waves of the sea and the foam on top - perfect for a nation surrounded by water!

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1896: First Modern Olympics Return to Athens

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1896: First Modern Olympics Return to Athens

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The Olympics came home to Greece! After 1,500 years, the games returned to their birthplace. The first modern Olympics were held in a beautiful marble stadium that was rebuilt on the site of an ancient stadium. Only 241 athletes from 14 countries participated (compare that to today's Olympics!). Greek water-carrier Spyridon Louis won the first Olympic marathon, becoming a national hero instantly!

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1988: Mount Athos Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site

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1988: Mount Athos Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site

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This incredible peninsula is home to 20 Orthodox monasteries and has been a spiritual center for over 1,000 years! Here's the most surprising fact: women have been banned from entering Mount Athos for over 1,000 years - even female animals aren't allowed! The monks follow the Julian calendar, so they're 13 days behind the rest of the world. This 'Holy Mountain' contains priceless Byzantine art and manuscripts.

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Greece welcomed the world as Athens hosted the Summer Olympics for the second time! The games returned to their ancient homeland with spectacular opening ceremonies celebrating 3,000 years of Greek history. The shot put competition was held at Ancient Olympia - imagine throwing your event at the birthplace of the Olympics! Fun fact: Greece always enters first in the Olympic parade of nations because they're the original Olympic hosts!

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Fascinating Facts About Greece Historical Map
Explore the incredible history of Greece from ancient times to toda