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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. The agora 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 . Agora Open Air Museum Of Izmir {Link without Title} is one of the well-preserved agoras in the world.


SEE ALSO

  • Agoranomos

  • An electable official position in the marketplace.



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