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The Ancient Agora of Athens

The Ancient Agora of Athens The Ancient Agora of Athens has been the centre of ancient Athens since the 6th century BC, during the time of Peisistratos and especially Cleisthenes.

Athens panorama from Lycabettus hill

MAP OF ATHENS

Athens map Detailed Maps and Geography of Athens GreeceAthens is surrounded by mountains: Aigaleo to the west, Parnes to the north, Pentelikon to the northeast, and Hymettus to the east. Most are of limestone or marble, from which the ancient buildings of the city were constructed. The plain on which the