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the agora was an open tree lined square surrounded by columned buildings. It was both a commercial and political centre. Athenian men spent much of their days in the agora where a wide variety of activities took place. people could buy a wide range of goods. women looked after the affairs at home but usually did not attend such public places so instead they send the slaves to do the shopping.

shoppers could buy lamps or cooking vessels. they bought fish, olive oil, garlic and onions for cooking. there were barbers, cobblers who made and repaired shoes, bankers who played an important role in the city whose wealth was based on trade. in one part of the agora slaves and horses were displayed for sale. The large scale production of pottery took place in a special area near the city walls.

As well as being a commercial area the agora was the administrative and legal centre where Athenian democracy was put into practice.

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