Viotia
Viotia is an ancient region that was situated in central Greece, and was one of the territories inhabited by the Hellenes, the ancient Greeks. In the classical period, Viotia was part of the city-state of Boeotia, and included the cities of Orchomenus, Thespiae, and Tanagra. The region's fertile plains are drained by the River Kephissus, and it was known for its gardens and vineyards. Viotia played an important role in the Persian Wars, and in 480 BCE, the Battle of Plataea was fought on its soil.
During the 4th century BCE, Viotia became a constituent part of the short-lived Boeotian Confederacy. The confederacy
In the Late Antique period, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Viotia was colonized by
Today, the name Viotia remains part of the geography and history of the region of Boeotia in
The local rivalry between Athens and Thebes played a significant role in shaping the history of this