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    Quote Originally Posted by normanng
    Wasn't the once mighty Sparta turned into a quasi tourist spot after they were conquered by the romans? For upper class romans to come see and meet the people of Sparta and their way of life. The only thing I heard about Spartans in battle during this time was when they were used by the Romans against the barbarians (Visigoths, no?) during like 2nd century AD.
    why does someone always say that... this happens to every great people who have fallen from power. Exactly how Rome, Egypt and the rest of Greece are tourist traps today.

    So i ask again, why does everyone say that...

    Sorry, i know, im an idiot
    Last edited by Marinakis; 01-08-2006 at 22:14.

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