Messene

[ me-see-nee ]

noun

1. an ancient city in the SW Peloponnesus; capital of ancient Messenia.

Messene

/ mɛˈsiːnɪ /

noun

1. an ancient Greek city in the SW Peloponnese: founded in 369 bc as the capital of Messenia

Example Sentences

The most impactful of these measures was the foundation of Messene, an impregnable city for the Helots right on Sparta’s doorstep.

From Slate

But I resisted stopping and kept plowing southwest until I reached Messene three hours later.

From Wall Street Journal

Like so many classical capitals, Messene sits in a commanding spot, overlooking a wide open plain and surrounded by a wreath of mountains.

From Wall Street Journal

Officials said the fire raced by the nearby ruined ancient city of Messene and its archaeological museum, without causing damage.

From US News

Argos fell to Temenus, Lacedaemon to Procles and Eurysthenes, the twin sons of Aristodemus; and Messene to Cresphontes.

From Project Gutenberg