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Adada (Antiquity)
Author(s) : Patsiadou Lila (3/3/2003)Translation : Nakas Ioannis
For citation: Patsiadou Lila, "Adada (Antiquity)",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=7065>
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agora, the The term initially meant the gathering of the people. During historical times this gathering was called ecclesia and the word agora meant the public space where citizens gathered. The agora consists of commercial and religious buildings as well as constructions of political character.
gymnasium The gymnasium was one of the most important centres of public life in Greek cities. The institution of the gymnasium, directly connected with the development of the Greek city, aimed to create virtuous citizens and gallant warriors. As educational institutions of public character, the gymnasia were intended for the physical and theoretical education of the young and consisted of separate spaces for special purposes.
1. Geographical location-identification
2. History
3. Coin minting and worship
4. Urban organization of the ancient settlement
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