Ancient Greek cities were some of the most influential and powerful cities in the world during their time. Corinth was a major city-state located on the Isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Peloponnese with mainland Greece. Ephesus was an ancient port city located in modern-day Turkey, known for its Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. SPARTA was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, known for its military prowess and strict social structure. Delphi was an important religious center in ancient Greece, home to the Oracle of Delphi and the site of the Pythian Games. Thebes was a major city-state in Boeotia, located in central Greece. Argos was an ancient city-state located in the northeastern Peloponnese. Elea was an ancient Greek city located in southern Italy. ELIS was an ancient region in the northwestern Peloponnese, home to the Olympic Games. Eleusis was an ancient city near Athens, known for its Eleusinian Mysteries, a series of secret religious rites.