It was one of the main city-states of ancient Greece, which was located on the banks of the Eurotas River in the Peloponnese peninsula, although it was part of Greece, it was an autonomous community, since they had their own government, without any foreign domain. Sparta was established as a political entity in the 10th century BC after the rule of the Dorians in that area. Its size was less than 80 km2 and it was an example to follow in terms of organization in all aspects.
Sparta was founded by the Dorians in the 9th century BC, its military power was one of the most fearsome in the region, it prevailed until it finally joined the Roman Empire in the 2nd century BC, a period during which they established a fierce government system., considered by many inhuman and with strict military values. Regarding the organizational structure of the society, it was grouped into three different strata, the main group were the free autochthonous citizens of Sparta, followed entente were the emigrants, coming from different places and who settled on the outskirts of the city, slaves were included last.
His method of governing was characterized by being an aristocratic monarchy, where two kings ruled, who were believed to be descendants of the powerful Heracles, for their part the governmental work and the management of justice, were in charge of a council of sages., which was headed by both kings together with 28 other people elected by the people through the ovation, at other lower levels there was also a kind of minor assembly, which was made up of free Spartans who were over 30 years old.
One of the most remembered feats carried out by this people was the campaign carried out by King Leonidas with his 300 soldiers against the Persian Empirein Thermopylae avoiding the conquest of Greece. In the military field they were considered a power, their training began from the moment they were born, since after birth it was the job of a series of inspectors to check if the baby was in good condition, since otherwise it would be sacrificed. During childhood the boys were trained in order not to fear the dark and later they were taught military techniques. Then, in adolescence, future soldiers had to pass a ritual where they had to endure whipping to test their strength in every way. Agricultural activities were relegated to slaves or foreigners.
