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The Golden Age of Classical Greece
The peace following the defeat of the Persians in the fifth century BC marked the start of a cultural, artistic and intellectual
blossoming for Athens and the other city-states. Much of what truly epitomizes “the glory that was Greece” dates from this
era. The great architectural triumphs, the start of drama and comedy, and the first steps in philosophical thought can all
be traced to Athens at this time. The Acropolis took the form whose remains are seen today, decorated by Pheidas' sublime
marbles, and subtly harmonious temples were built everywhere. The names Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Socrates and Plato
are familiar worldwide; it's worth remembering that they lived and worked in this tiny state in the eastern Mediterranean
more than 2,500 years ago.
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