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| − | An '''agora''' (αγορά), translatable as | + | An '''agora''' (αγορά), translatable as marketplace, was an essential part of an [[ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] [[polis]] or city-state. An agora acted as a marketplace and a forum to the citizens of the polis. They arose along with the poleis after the fall of [[Mycenae]]an civilization, and were well established as a part of a city by the time of [[Homer]] (probably the [[8th century BC]]). |
The most well-known agora is the [[Ancient Agora of Athens]]. | The most well-known agora is the [[Ancient Agora of Athens]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:21, March 1, 2006
An agora (αγορά), translatable as marketplace, was an essential part of an ancient Greek polis or city-state. An agora acted as a marketplace and a forum to the citizens of the polis. They arose along with the poleis after the fall of Mycenaean civilization, and were well established as a part of a city by the time of Homer (probably the 8th century BC).
The most well-known agora is the Ancient Agora of Athens.
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