Farsala

Local namePharsalus
LocationGreece

Farsala, known in Antiquity as Pharsalos, is a city in southern Thessaly, in Greece. Farsala is located in the southern part of Larissa regional unit, and is one of its largest towns. Farsala is an economic and agricultural centre of the region. Cotton and livestock are the main agricultural products, and many inhabitants are employed in the production of textile. The area is mostly famous for being the birthplace of Achilles, a mythical ancient Greek hero and the sight of a major battle between Roman generals Gaius Julius Caesar and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in 48 BC.

Tags Archaeological Site
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farsala

Coordinates 39°21'45.759" N 22°17'0.622" E

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