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When people talk about Athens' Golden Age they usually mean the reign of Pericles. Athens golden age really begins around the time of Themistocles, and comes to an end around Pericles' reign - but people do so love labels.


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Athens was ruled by the popular assembly - all male citizens

Pericles was 'First Citizen' who was influential with the citizens, but he did not rule - the assembly met each fortnight and decided on policy issues. In between, a council of 500 was charged with carrying out these decisions and conducting administrative duties. Of the 500, ten percent was on 24 hour duty in rotation to handle immediate problems.

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Themistocles ruled Athens around its golden age. The golden age for Athens lasted from 500 to 300 BC. It also was considered the Classical Period for Athens.

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