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	The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.		The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans (tribe)\|Achaeans}}.

	The Ionians spread from [[Ionia]], a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].		The Ionians spread from [[Ionia]], a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].

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	Athens' most famous judicial affair is probably the trial of Sokrates in 399 BCE. The philosopher was accused of impiety against the pantheon of Athens and corruption of the city's youth. The events of Sokrates' trial have been related by two of his disciples: [[Plato]] and [[Xenophon]].		Athens' most famous judicial affair is probably the trial of Sokrates in 399 BCE. The philosopher was accused of impiety against the pantheon of Athens and corruption of the city's youth. The events of Sokrates' trial have been related by two of his disciples: [[Plato]] and [[Xenophon]].

	It's possible that the accusations against Sokrates were politically motivated, as many of his friends—including ~~{{Wiki\|~~Critias\|Kritias}}, {{Wiki\|Charmides}}, and [[Alkibiades]]—were against the city's democracy, which was already in jeopardy after Athens' defeat in the [[Peloponnesian War]]. Furthermore, even though he denied it, Sokrates was often associated with the sophists, who were being used as scapegoats for the loss of Athens' traditional values.		It's possible that the accusations against Sokrates were politically motivated, as many of his friends—including [[Critias\|Kritias]], {{Wiki\|Charmides}}, and [[Alkibiades]]—were against the city's democracy, which was already in jeopardy after Athens' defeat in the [[Peloponnesian War]]. Furthermore, even though he denied it, Sokrates was often associated with the sophists, who were being used as scapegoats for the loss of Athens' traditional values.

	Whatever the reasons for the accusations, Sokrates was found guilty, and since the law provided no specific penalty for his offenses, both the accusers and the accused were required to suggest a possible sentence. Sokrates proposed to be fed in the Prytaneion, while his accusers demanded the death penalty. Always committed to following the law, Sokrates accepted the fatal verdict and was executed by drinking hemlock.		Whatever the reasons for the accusations, Sokrates was found guilty, and since the law provided no specific penalty for his offenses, both the accusers and the accused were required to suggest a possible sentence. Sokrates proposed to be fed in the Prytaneion, while his accusers demanded the death penalty. Always committed to following the law, Sokrates accepted the fatal verdict and was executed by drinking hemlock.

imported>Soranin at 23:57, 26 August 2023

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	[[File:DTAG - Marble Statue of Apollo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Marble statue of Apollo, Roman copy of a bronze Greek original from the 4th cent. BCE, attributed to Leochares]]		[[File:DTAG - Marble Statue of Apollo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Marble statue of Apollo, Roman copy of a bronze Greek original from the 4th cent. BCE, attributed to Leochares]]
	The original ~~{{Wiki\|~~Temple of Apollo Patroos}} was built around 535 BCE by [[Peisistratos]], but was destroyed by the [[Iran\|Persians]] during [[Greco-Persian Wars\|their invasion]] a few decades later.		The original [[Temple of Apollo Patroos]] was built around 535 BCE by [[Peisistratos]], but was destroyed by the [[Iran\|Persians]] during [[Greco-Persian Wars\|their invasion]] a few decades later.

	It long remained in ruins, except for the altar, which was left standing as a reminder of the Persians' sacrilege.		It long remained in ruins, except for the altar, which was left standing as a reminder of the Persians' sacrilege.
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	The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.		The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.

	The Ionians spread from ~~{{Wiki\|~~Ionia}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].		The Ionians spread from [[Ionia]], a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].

	Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.		Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.

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imported>Soranin at 15:53, 12 December 2022

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	The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.		The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.

	The Ionians spread from {{Wiki\|~~Ionian~~}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].		The Ionians spread from {{Wiki\|Ionia}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].

	Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.		Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.

imported>Lady Kyashira at 15:12, 11 November 2022

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	'''Walk through [[Athens]]' most popular meeting place, and discover its vibrant markets and monuments.'''		'''Walk through [[Athens]]' most popular meeting place, and discover its vibrant markets and monuments.'''

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			[[File:DTAG - Figurines of bakers.png\|thumb\|250px\|Group of bakers kneading bread / 525-475 BCE (Archaic Greece)]]
	Trade in the agora was supervised by magistrates.		Trade in the agora was supervised by magistrates.

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			[[File:DTAG - Bust of Sokrates.png\|thumb\|250px\|Bust of Sokrates / 5th cent. BCE (Classical Greece)]]
	The Heliaia wasn't only the court in Athens. This other court was located next to the [[South Stoa]].		The Heliaia wasn't only the court in Athens. This other court was located next to the [[South Stoa]].

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			[[File:DTAG - Tetradrachm.png\|thumb\|250px\|Lot of tetradrachms / 2007]]
	The [[Athens Mint\|mint]] was where the city made its coinage.		The [[Athens Mint\|mint]] was where the city made its coinage.

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	Most painters were considered artisan, but some became very renowned. Polygnotos was the first of these famous painters. He painted large compositions of events such as the sack of [[Troy]] for the Stoa Poikilè, in addition to creating works for the [[Lesche of the Knidians]] in [[Delphi]].		Most painters were considered artisan, but some became very renowned. Polygnotos was the first of these famous painters. He painted large compositions of events such as the sack of [[Troy]] for the Stoa Poikilè, in addition to creating works for the [[Lesche of the Knidians]] in [[Delphi]].

	Polygnotos and his two contemporaries, [[Mikon]] and [[Panainos]], began what is considered to be the great period of Greek painting.		Polygnotos and his two contemporaries, {{Wiki\|Micon\|Mikon}} and {{Wiki\|Panaenus\|Panainos}}, began what is considered to be the great period of Greek painting.

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	The Ionians spread from {{Wiki\|Ionian}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].		The Ionians spread from {{Wiki\|Ionian}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].

	Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of [[Creusa]], who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.		Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.

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	The otracized man was given ten days to leave the city, and had to remain in exile for ten years. However, he did not forfeit his citizenship and property, and could even be recalled by the assembly in the case of an emergency, which happened to [[Kimon]] in 461 BCE.		The otracized man was given ten days to leave the city, and had to remain in exile for ten years. However, he did not forfeit his citizenship and property, and could even be recalled by the assembly in the case of an emergency, which happened to [[Kimon]] in 461 BCE.

	Famous politicians who were ostracized include [[Xanthippos]], [[Themistokles]], [[Alkibiades]], and [[Thucydides]], who used the time provided by his exile to write his "{{Wiki\|History of the Peloponnesian War}}".		Famous politicians who were ostracized include {{Wiki\|Xanthippus\|Xanthippos}}, [[Themistokles]], [[Alkibiades]], and [[Thucydides]], who used the time provided by his exile to write his "{{Wiki\|History of the Peloponnesian War}}".

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	Athens' most famous judicial affair is probably the trial of Sokrates in 399 BCE. The philosopher was accused of impiety against the pantheon of Athens and corruption of the city's youth. The events of Sokrates' trial have been related by two of his disciples: [[Plato]] and [[Xenophon]].		Athens' most famous judicial affair is probably the trial of Sokrates in 399 BCE. The philosopher was accused of impiety against the pantheon of Athens and corruption of the city's youth. The events of Sokrates' trial have been related by two of his disciples: [[Plato]] and [[Xenophon]].

	It's possible that the accusations against Sokrates were politically motivated, as many of his friends – including [[Kritias]], [[Charmides]], and [[Alkibiades]] – were against the city's democracy, which was already in jeopardy after Athens' defeat in the [[Peloponnesian War]]. Furthermore, even though he denied it, Sokrates was often associated with the sophists, who were being used as scapegoats for the loss of Athens' traditional values.		It's possible that the accusations against Sokrates were politically motivated, as many of his friends – including {{Wiki\|Critias\|Kritias}}, {{Wiki\|Charmides}}, and [[Alkibiades]] – were against the city's democracy, which was already in jeopardy after Athens' defeat in the [[Peloponnesian War]]. Furthermore, even though he denied it, Sokrates was often associated with the sophists, who were being used as scapegoats for the loss of Athens' traditional values.

	Whatever the reasons for the accusations, Sokrates was found guilty, and since the law provided no specific penalty for his offenses, both the accusers and the accused were required to suggest a possible sentence. Sokrates proposed to be fed in the Prytaneion, while his accusers demanded the death penalty. Always committed to following the law, Sokrates accepted the fatal verdict and was executed by drinking hemlock.		Whatever the reasons for the accusations, Sokrates was found guilty, and since the law provided no specific penalty for his offenses, both the accusers and the accused were required to suggest a possible sentence. Sokrates proposed to be fed in the Prytaneion, while his accusers demanded the death penalty. Always committed to following the law, Sokrates accepted the fatal verdict and was executed by drinking hemlock.

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 '''Walk through [[Athens]]' most popular meeting place, and discover its vibrant markets and monuments.'''
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 |-|Opening Remarks=
 ("Who are you?")
 ("What do you think of this place?")
 ("Let's begin the tour.")
 |-|The Agora of Athens=
 [[File:DTAG - Agora of Athens 2005.png|thumb|250px|View of the Agora with Akropolis in background / 2005]]
-The [[Agora of Athens|agora]] was the civic center of Athens, but it wasn't only frequented by politicians and city officials.
+The agora was the civic center of Athens, but it wasn't only frequented by politicians and city officials.
 The area housed a market where people could purchase food and other goods from merchants.
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 |-|Judicial Court=
 |-|Mint=
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 ("I'm ready for the quiz.")
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 ([LEAVE] "That's all for now.")
 </tabber>
 [[Category:Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]

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	[[File:DTAG - Marble Statue of Apollo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Marble statue of Apollo, Roman copy of a bronze Greek original from the 4th cent. BCE, attributed to Leochares]]		[[File:DTAG - Marble Statue of Apollo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Marble statue of Apollo, Roman copy of a bronze Greek original from the 4th cent. BCE, attributed to Leochares]]
	The original ~~{{Wiki\|~~Temple of Apollo Patroos}} was built around 535 BCE by [[Peisistratos]], but was destroyed by the [[Iran\|Persians]] during [[Greco-Persian Wars\|their invasion]] a few decades later.		The original [[Temple of Apollo Patroos]] was built around 535 BCE by [[Peisistratos]], but was destroyed by the [[Iran\|Persians]] during [[Greco-Persian Wars\|their invasion]] a few decades later.

	It long remained in ruins, except for the altar, which was left standing as a reminder of the Persians' sacrilege.		It long remained in ruins, except for the altar, which was left standing as a reminder of the Persians' sacrilege.
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	The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.		The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.

	The Ionians spread from ~~{{Wiki\|~~Ionia}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].		The Ionians spread from [[Ionia]], a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].

	Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.		Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.

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	The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.		The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the {{Wiki\|Dorians}}, the {{Wiki\|Aeolians}}, and the {{Wiki\|Achaeans}}.

	The Ionians spread from {{Wiki\|~~Ionian~~}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].		The Ionians spread from {{Wiki\|Ionia}}, a region on the east coast of the [[Aegean Sea]]. They also founded several colonies, mostly in [[Sicily]] and [[Italy\|South Italy]].

	Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.		Athenians claimed that [[Attika]] was the motherland of all Ionians, and that Ion, the eponymous hero of the Ionians, was an Athenian by way of his mother. According to mythology, Ion was the son of {{Wiki\|Creusa of Athens\|Creusa}}, who herself was the daughter of [[Erechtheus]] - the mythical king of Athens.