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The agora (Ancient Greek: Ἀγορά, Agorá) was
a central spot in ancient Greek city-states. The
literal meaning of the word is "gathering place"
or "assembly". The agora was the center of athletic,
artistic, spiritual and political life of the city.[1]

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