Spartan Timeline and Major Events: When Did Sparta Rise and Fall?

When did the Spartans exist, and when did they die out? What caused the once-mighty Greek city-state to fall? What was the timeline of major events in ancient Sparta?

These are some of the questions I had while researching for my next book, Spartan Blood (historical dark fantasy, the first in a series). In this post, I’ll share some of the things I learned about the ancient Spartan timeline, when they existed, and why their society eventually faded away.

When Did the Spartans Exist?

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