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Ancient Messini
One of the most important archaeological sites
in Greece, ancient Messini established by Theban
general Epaminondas and his allies from Argos in
369 BC. The city, built according to the
Hippodamian system, flourished during the
Macedonian and Roman times as the capital of
the Messinian state. It is located 30 kilometers
northwest of Kalamata.
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