The bouleuterion in Priene, Turkey. Artist: Samuel Magal

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The bouleuterion in Priene, Turkey. A bouleuterion was a building which housed the council of citizens (boule) in Ancient Greece. This particular bouleuterion was built in 150 BC. It was a covered hall with an altar in the middle and steps were used as seats. It was decorated on all four sides with Daphne branches and had a wooden roof.

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Size: 5129px × 3418px
Location: World,Europe,Greece,World,Asia,Turkey
Photo credit: © Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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