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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.
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Location: Pnyx, Filopappos hill, Athens, Greece, Europe
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