The "Bema" or "Vema" of Pnyx, where popular assemblies were taking place in Ancient Athens, Greece.
The "Bema" or "Vema" of Pnyx, where popular assemblies (the "ekklesia" of Demos) were taking place in Ancient Athens, Greece. It was the "stepping stone" or speakers' platform, a very important place for the Athenian Democracy. In the background you can see the Acropolis of Athens.
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Location: Pnyx, Filopappos hill, Athens, Greece, Europe
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