Situated in southern Europe, Athens became the leading city of ancient Greece in the first millennium BC, and its cultural achievements during the 5th century BC laid the foundations of Western …

Jan 5, 2026 · Like Corinth but unlike Thebes (the greatest city of Classical Boeotia), Athens had a splendid acropolis (citadel) that had its own water supply, a natural advantage making for early …

Jul 6, 2021 · As the soil was not conducive to large-scale agricultural programs, Athens turned to trade for its livelihood and mainly to sea trade through its port at Piraeus. The early Mycenaean period saw …

Athens, the capital of modern Greece, was one of the most important and influential city-states in ancient Greece. It played a central role in the development of Greek culture, politics, and philosophy …

The site of Ancient Athens holds a central place in Greek history, reflecting its evolution from a fortified Bronze Age settlement into a major political, military, and cultural center.

The history of Athens is the longest of any city in Europe: Athens has been continuously inhabited for at least 3,000 years. It was the birthplace of democracy and it became the leading city of Ancient …

The period from the end of the Persian Wars to the Macedonian conquest marked the zenith of Athens as a center of literature, philosophy (see Greek philosophy) and the arts (see Greek theatre).

Cradle of western civilization, the history of Athens is eventful and fascinating. Discover the city’s past from its foundation until it became the cultural, economical and political hub of Greece. Athens is …

It is not until the late 7th century that Athens is firmly within the realm of recorded history. The surrounding region, known as Attica, has certain clear advantages. It is perfectly placed within the …

Ancient Athens flourished economically during these centuries but it lost control of the entire Attica, now divided into minor kingdoms. Athens regained power over Attica in the 7th century and gradually …