History of Athens

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is History of Athens?Attica basin, southern Europe
2. How many people live in History of Athens?Approximately 3.1 million (Athens metropolitan area, 2021 estimate)
3. How big is History of Athens?Approximately 412 square kilometers (municipality of Athens)
4. What is the capital of History of Athens?Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece
5. What language do people speak in History of Athens?Greek (official)
6. What is Athens known for in ancient times?Athens was a city-state that became famous for its democracy, art, and learning, especially during its Golden Age when many great buildings and thinkers lived there.

Neolithic period: The final era of the Stone Age, characterized by the development of agriculture and settled communities.
Mycenaean era: A Bronze Age civilization in Greece that flourished from approximately 1600 to 1100 BC.
Delian League: An alliance of Greek city-states, led by Athens, formed to continue fighting the Persian Empire after the Battle of Plataea.
Hellenistic period: The period of ancient Greek history and Mediterranean history between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the emergence of the Roman Empire.