Ecclesia

A citizens’ assembly in Athens, 2,345 years later

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 15:52

When questioning locals around Athens' Acropolis about the Pnyx (or Pnyka), most have no idea what you are talking about; these historical sites are largely overlooked by tourists and residents alike. Yet, nestled on the hillside opposite the Parthenon, the Pnyx is at the very core of Ancient Athens' democratic legacy.