Athens (jan 1, 1400 BC – sep 13, 2023)
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In ancient Greece, Athens was a prominent city-state during the 5th century BC. It is renowned for its contributions to democracy, philosophy, and the arts. Athens' democratic system allowed citizens to participate in decision-making, and it reached its zenithunder the leadership of figures like Pericles, who oversaw a flourishing of cultural achievements, including the construction of the Parthenon on the Acropolis. The city was also home to great thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, making it a hub
of intellectual activity that continues to influence Western thought to this day
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jan 1, 1400 BC
sep 13, 2023
~ 3425 years