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    CountryGreece
    Elevation215 m (705 ft)
    Area code(s)22620
    Administrative regionCentral Greece
    Overview

    Thebes is a city in Boeotia, Central Greece, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is the largest city in Boeotia and a major center for the area along with Livadeia and Tanagra.
    It played a… See more

    Municipality

    In 2011, as a consequence of the Kallikratis reform, Thebes was merged with Plataies, Thisvi, and Vagia to form a larger municipality, which retained the name Thebes. The other three became units of the larger … See more

    History

    Archaeological excavations in and around Thebes have revealed cist graves dated to Mycenaean times containing weapons, ivory, and tablets written in Linear B. Its attested name forms and relevant terms on tablets foun… See more

    In Greek myth

    The record of the earliest days of Thebes was preserved among the Greeks in an abundant mass of legends that rival the myths of Troy in their wide ramification and the influence that they exerted on the literature o… See more

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  1. Thebes, Greek Thívai, Ancient city, Boeotia, east-central Greece, one of the chief Greek city-states. Traditionally said to have been founded by Cadmus, it was the seat of the legendary Oedipus and the setting for many classic Greek tragedies.

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    Thebes (/ ˈθiːbz /; Greek: Θήβα, Thíva [ˈθiva]; Ancient Greek: Θῆβαι, Thêbai [tʰɛ̂ːbai̯] [2]) is a city in Boeotia, Central Greece, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is the largest city in Boeotia and a major center for the area along with Livadeia and Tanagra.

    Thebes, Greece - Wikipedia

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    Thebes, dímos (municipality) and city, Central Greece (Modern Greek: Stereá Elláda) periféreia (region). The city lies northwest of Athens (Athína) and was one of the chief cities and powers of ancient Greece.

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    Thebes was an ancient Mycenaean and Greek city eventually destroyed by Alexander the Great. Thebes was a powerful city in Ancient Greece which rivalled Athens as a major force in Greek history and mythology, particularly in the stories of Oedipus, Dionysus and Hercules.

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    The History of the Ancient Greek City of Thebes

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    • Legendary founder of Thebes was Cadmus, brother of Queen Europa ...

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    What is the history of Thebes?
    The history of Thebes stretches back to the Mycenaean period, with evidence of settlement dating to the 3rd millennium BC. According to legend, the city was founded by Cadmus, who sowed dragon‘s teeth into the ground, giving rise to the fierce Spartoi warriors (Kerenyi, 1959, p. 212).

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    Why was Thebes important in ancient Greece?
    Thebes was a powerful city in Ancient Greece which rivalled Athens as a major force in Greek history and mythology, particularly in the stories of Oedipus, Dionysus and Hercules. Thebes was the largest city in the region of Boeotia until it was destroyed by Alexander the Great at the Battle of Chaeoronea in the 4th century BC.

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    Who founded Thebes in Greek mythology?
    According to legend, the city was founded by Cadmus, who sowed dragon‘s teeth into the ground, giving rise to the fierce Spartoi warriors (Kerenyi, 1959, p. 212). Thebes also figured prominently in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Dionysus, the god of wine, ritual madness, and theater.

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    What was Thebes known for?
    * * * Ancient Thebes was home to some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world—built to honor the living, the dead, and the divine. The city, known as Waset to ancient Egyptians and as Luxor today, was the capital of Egypt during parts of the Middle Kingdom (2040 to 1750 B.C.) and the New Kingdom (circa 1550 to 1070 B.C.).

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    Where is Thebes located?
    Thebes (/ ˈθiːbz /; Greek: Θήβα, Thíva [ˈθiva]; Ancient Greek: Θῆβαι, Thêbai [tʰɛ̂ːbai̯] [ 2 ]) is a city in Boeotia, Central Greece, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is the largest city in Boeotia and a major center for the area along with Livadeia and Tanagra.

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    Who was Thebes in ancient Egypt?
    Thebes was the city of Amun, whose devotees elevated him among the ranks of ancient deities. Once a relatively local Theban god, he was merged with the god Re and perched atop the entire Egyptian pantheon. Amun’s city sat astride the Nile in Upper Egypt.

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    Thebes (Greece) - World History Encyclopedia

  4. GreekReporter.com
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    The History of the Ancient Greek City of Thebes

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    Thebes: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Greek Powerhouse

  6. WorldAtlas
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    Where Was Thebes and What Happened to It? - WorldAtlas

  7. National Geographic
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    Ancient Thebes -- World Heritage Site -- National Geographic

  8. History Hit
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  9. Ancient Origins
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    Thebes, A City Formed by The Warriors Who Sprang from

  10. Greece High Definition
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    Ancient Greek city of Thebes: From Myth to Mortal Glory