SIEGE OF SYRACUSE
415 - 413 BC
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Syracuse is a city on the east coast of Sicily. Around the year 600 BC, Syracuse was founded by Greek colonists from Corinth.

And if you like sieges, you'll like Syracuse. Athenians, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Saracens, and Normans all skulked around Syracuse at one point.

This Siege of Syracuse here was part of the Peloponnesian War. Athens started their marathon siege in the summer of 415 BC. In 413 BC, they collected a whipping and went home.

The Athenian fleet was 134 warships strong.

The impact of this defeat was significant. Upon hearing the news of her defeat, several subjects revolted against Athens. It went downhill fast and in 404 BC, Athens officially lost the entire Peloponnesian War.

Here is another map of ancient Syracuse.

SYRACUSE
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