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Messene , ancient city, central Messenia (now Messinías prov.), Greece. It was founded (c.369 BC) under Theban auspices to be a capital and fort for the Messenians, whom the battle of Leuctra had just freed from the Spartans. The ruins, notably of the city walls dating from the 4th cent. BC, are well preserved. Modern Messíni is at some distance.

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Messene (Messíni), Greece Ruins. Probably founded c.370 bc, it takes its name from the region, Messenia, of which it became the capital after the Messenians were able to return to the area following more than three centuries of banishment. The name is probably derived from mesos ‘middle’ describing its location. It should not be confused with the modern town of Messíni further south.

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