During the Peloponnesian War, Athens' walls cramped people behind them, creating ideal conditions for the Plague of Athens. This led to the deaths of an estimated 25% of the city's population.

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Con: It was Sparta who held the city of Athens under siege, which was the true catalyst for the plague.

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During the Peloponnesian War, Athens' walls cramped people behind them, creating ideal conditions for the Plague of Athens. This led to the deaths of an estimated 25% of the city's population.

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It was Sparta who held the city of Athens under siege, which was the true catalyst for the plague.

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During the Peloponnesian War, Athens' walls cramped people behind them, creating ideal conditions for the Plague of Athens. This led to the deaths of an estimated 25% of the city's population.

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It was Sparta who held the city of Athens under siege, which was the true catalyst for the plague.