Athens is located about 5 miles inland from the harbor town of Piraeus. Athens was one of the largest city-states during this time. Its population is estimated to have been about 200,000 during the 5th century. Athens was noted as a center for cultural, intellectual, and artistic activity. Some of its most distinctive features include the Acropolis (the center for religious life) and the Agora (marketplace).
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