Facts about Sparta

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   During the 480 BCE Battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas led approximately 300 Spartan hoplites against a Persian army estimated at over 100,000 soldiers.

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   Two kings ruled Sparta simultaneously throughout its history, a unique dual monarchy system that lasted until 192 BCE.

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   At age 7, Spartan boys were removed from their mothers and enrolled in the agoge, a state-controlled military training program lasting until age 30.

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