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*'''Aspasia:''' ''Greetings, wanderer, and welcoem to the port of Piraeus.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''Greetings, wanderer, and welcome to the port of Piraeus.''
("Who are you?")
("Who are you?")
*'''Aspasia:''' ''My name is Aspasia. Though I am not original from Athens, I have climbed to the top of its social ladder using my wit and intellect. I've even earned the love of Perikles, one of the most powerful men in the city. The mind truly is a beautiful thing.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''My name is [[Aspasia]]. Though I am not original from [[Athens]], I have climbed to the top of its social ladder using my wit and intellect. I've even earned the love of [[Perikles]], one of the most powerful men in the city. The mind truly is a beautiful thing.''
("What do you think of this place?")
("What do you think of this place?")
'''Aspasia:''' ''Piraeus is one of the busiest, most important ports in the Greek World. Money flows through here like a river. A river that runs all the way to Athens.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''Piraeus is one of the busiest, most important ports in the [[Greece|Greek]] World. Money flows through here like a river. A river that runs all the way to Athens.''
("Let's begin the tour.")
("Let's begin the tour.")
'''Aspasia:''' ''Acting as a port for Athens, Piraeus welcomed merchants, goods, and travelers from all over the world. It was a central part of Athens' economy, but it was also fortified enough to protect the city's considerable fleet. When you finish exploring the port, find me, and we will talk further.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''Acting as a port for Athens, Piraeus welcomed merchants, goods, and travelers from all over the world. It was a central part of Athens' economy, but it was also fortified enough to protect the city's considerable fleet. When you finish exploring the port, find me, and we will talk further.''
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[[File:DTAG_Map_of_the_Piraeus.jpg|thumb|250px|Map of the Piraeus, from Pausanias' Description of Greece]]
[[File:DTAG_Map_of_the_Piraeus.jpg|thumb|250px|Map of the Piraeus, from Pausanias' Description of Greece]]
Piraeus, a peninsula southwest of Athens, became the city's main port after the politician [[Themistokles]] encouraged the development of its natural harbors.
These developments led to the gradual abandonment of the older harbor of [[Phaleron Sunken Harbor|Phaleron]].
Piraeus' fortifications were further developed by [[Kimon]] and Perikles, along with the Long Walls which ensured goods could still be moved during sieges.
Piraeus was divided into three main sectors: the military port, the emporion, and the residential area.
By the 5th century BCE, it had become not only Athens' naval headquarters, but also the mercantile center of the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]].
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Piraeus was divded into three sectors: Zea and Munichia on the east side, and the grand Kantharos harbor on the west side.
Piraeus' agora – called the "Hippodamian agora" in honor of the architect [[Hippodamos]] – was located near the cove of Zea. It functioned as a local market, but also as a political and military meeting place.
The Munichia harbor was Piraeus' main military port, and was mainly made up of storage areas and shipsheds.
The Kantharos harbor – which was also the largest natural harbor in the Mediterranean Sea – housed the emporion, where international trade took place.
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Aspasia:Greetings, wanderer, and welcome to the port of Piraeus.
("Who are you?")
Aspasia:My name is Aspasia. Though I am not original from Athens, I have climbed to the top of its social ladder using my wit and intellect. I've even earned the love of Perikles, one of the most powerful men in the city. The mind truly is a beautiful thing.
("What do you think of this place?")
Aspasia:Piraeus is one of the busiest, most important ports in the Greek World. Money flows through here like a river. A river that runs all the way to Athens.
("Let's begin the tour.")
Aspasia:Acting as a port for Athens, Piraeus welcomed merchants, goods, and travelers from all over the world. It was a central part of Athens' economy, but it was also fortified enough to protect the city's considerable fleet. When you finish exploring the port, find me, and we will talk further.
Map of the Piraeus, from Pausanias' Description of Greece
Piraeus, a peninsula southwest of Athens, became the city's main port after the politician Themistokles encouraged the development of its natural harbors.
These developments led to the gradual abandonment of the older harbor of Phaleron.
Piraeus' fortifications were further developed by Kimon and Perikles, along with the Long Walls which ensured goods could still be moved during sieges.
Piraeus was divided into three main sectors: the military port, the emporion, and the residential area.
By the 5th century BCE, it had become not only Athens' naval headquarters, but also the mercantile center of the Mediterranean.
Learn More:
Piraeus was divded into three sectors: Zea and Munichia on the east side, and the grand Kantharos harbor on the west side.
Piraeus' agora – called the "Hippodamian agora" in honor of the architect Hippodamos – was located near the cove of Zea. It functioned as a local market, but also as a political and military meeting place.
The Munichia harbor was Piraeus' main military port, and was mainly made up of storage areas and shipsheds.
The Kantharos harbor – which was also the largest natural harbor in the Mediterranean Sea – housed the emporion, where international trade took place.
Aspasia:You've returned! I hope you enjoyed your stroll through the port. Piraeus was important to Athens' commercial interests, but it eventually came into its own as a vibrant and bustling port. If you have any questiosn, don't hesitate to ask.
("I'm ready for the quiz.")
("Take on the next suggested tour.")
("Take me on a random tour.")
([LEAVE] "That's all for now.")
