The Achaean League was a Hellenistic-era confederation of city states in Achaea, founded in 280/281 BC.

What is Achaea called today?

The Romans decided to annex the whole of mainland Greece and Achaea became part of the Roman Province of Macedonia.

Where did the Achaeans come from?

Achaeans are the inhabitants of Achaea in Greece. However, the meaning of Achaea changed during the course of Ancient history, and thus Achaeans may refer to: Achaeans (Homer), a name used by Homer in the Iliad for Mycenaean-era Greeks in general.