A ruler who conquered this city was so impressed by its architecture that he issued a 1458 firman to ensure its protection.
A ruler who conquered this city was so impressed by its architecture that he issued a 1458 firman to ensure its protection. This city was the center of a political unit called a veguerÃ­a for most of the 14th century during which time it was known as Cetines. This city suffered a 582 CE sack at the hands of the Slavs and was later conquered by Nerio I Acciajuoli of Florence. This city's namesake duchy was subject to the Assizes of Romania. During the Morean War, this city's garrison was deported to (*) Smyrna after it was taken by Francesco Morosini. One building in this city was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans and was later destroyed during a Venetian siege when it was used as a gunpowder store. For 10 points, this is what city, which had earlier been the home of Pericles and Socrates?
A ruler who conquered this city was so impressed by its architecture that he issued a 1458 firman to ensure its protection.
Athens (or Athenai)