The agora (/ ˈ æ ɡ ə r ə /; Ancient Greek: ἀγορά, romanized: agorá, meaning "market" in Modern Greek) was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word …

agora, in ancient Greek cities, an open space that served as a meeting ground for various activities of the citizens. The name, first found in the works of Homer, connotes both the …

The ancient Agora of Athens (also called the Classical Agora) is an ancient Greek agora. It is located to the northwest of the Acropolis, and bounded on the south by the hill of the …

12 hours ago · The ancient site of Dion. Credit: Tryfon Manolis /Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced significant progress in the restoration and …

May 21, 2021 · The term agora (pronounced ah-go-RAH) is Greek for 'open place of assembly' and, early in the history of Greece, designated the area in a city where free-born citizens could …

9 hours ago · The Agora served as a hub for citizens, reflecting the city's prominence in ancient times. Among the noteworthy monuments within the Agora is a ceramic kiln, uncovered on the …

Jul 20, 2021 · The Ancient Agora of Athens was the primary meeting ground for Athenians, where members of democracy congregated affairs of the state, where business was conducted, a …

The Agora developed over many years with public buildings and workshops sprouting in a relatively flat ground, easily accessible from the center of the city, from the all-important …

Mar 13, 2025 · The Agora was the center of life in ancient Athens. It’s located northwest of the Acropolis and between the Monastiraki and Thiseio neighborhoods. The Agora was the city’s …

Feb 18, 2025 · Attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world, the Ancient Agora of Athens epitomizes the excellence of this ancient city, the very birthplace of democracy. The …