Sparta

Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece known as Lacedaemon, which rose to become the dominant military land-power around 650 BC. It was recognized as the leading force of the unified Greek military during the Greco-Persian Wars and was the principal enemy of Athens during the Peloponnesian War. Sparta emerged victorious after the Battle of Aegospotami, but the decisive Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC ended the Spartan hegemony. The city-state maintained its political independence until its forced integration into the Achaean League in 192 BC, but later recovered autonomy after the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BC. Sparta was known for its unique social system and constitution, which prioritized military proficiency at all costs, and was a center for processing citrus and olives in modern times.learn more on wikipedia