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The Pnyx was used for popular assemblies in Athens as early as 507 BC, when the reforms of Cleisthenes transferred political power to the citizenry. It was then outside the city proper, but close enough to be convenient.
Pnyx is an open-air chamber where ancient Athenians gathered for the Assembly of Athenians, or Ekklisia. Learn about its history, architecture, and significance for Athenian democracy.
The Pnyx was the official meeting place of the Athenian democratic assembly (ekklesia) from the 5th to the 4th century B.C. Learn about its history, architecture, and sanctuary of Zeus Hypsistos.
…and the middle hill, the Pnyx (Tightly Crowded Together), the meeting place of the Ecclesia, the assembly of 18,000 citizens who heard the great Athenian orators. (In fact, attendance of more than 5,000 persons was rare at any gathering, but the Pnyx would still have been crowded.) Read More
Pnyx Hill is a rocky hill with a stone platform where the Athenians gathered to discuss political issues in the 5th century BC. Learn about its history, location, and how to visit it with tours or public transport.
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The Pnyx is a rocky hill opposite the Acropolis that is open all day and admission is free. It is the place where the citizens of Athens gathered to hold their popular assemblies and make decisions on political and other matters that affected their city.
