At what age was a Spartan man finally allowed to live at home with his wife, even though he remained in military service?
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Correct answer: 30
Spartan men entered the Agoge at age 7 and lived in military barracks until age 30. Though they could marry at 20, they were required to live with their military unit until 30. After that they could reside at home but still owed military service until 60 and were required to eat in the communal Syssitia.
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