Ancient Greek Cities

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  1. 3. A wealthy trade hub with impressive architecture and a strong navy.
  2. 5. The largest island in the Cyclades, famous for its marble and mythology.
  3. 7. A naval power involved in the Persian Wars, later destroyed by the Persians.
  4. 8. A powerful Bronze Age city, associated with King Agamemnon and the Trojan War.
  5. 11. A key trade city in Ionia, home to the Temple of Artemis.
  6. 12. The birthplace of democracy, home of the Parthenon and famous philosophers.
  7. 13. The city of Herodotus and home to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, another ancient wonder.
  8. 15. The center of Minoan civilization, famous for the Palace of Knossos and labyrinth myths.
  9. 17. A major religious center with the famous Oracle of Apollo.
  10. 18. One of the oldest Greek cities, known for its contributions to art and theater.
  11. 19. A Greek colony that later became Constantinople, the future capital of the Byzantine Empire.
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  1. 1. The site of the original Olympic Games and the Temple of Zeus.
  2. 2. Known for its grand library and advanced medical school.
  3. 4. A major rival of Athens and Sparta, known for its powerful army and the Sacred Band.
  4. 6. Home to the Oracle of Apollo and the famous Temple of Delphi.
  5. 9. An important trade and military city, known for its early alphabet development.
  6. 10. A religious center and legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
  7. 14. A major naval power and home of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders.
  8. 16. A militaristic and disciplined city-state known for its powerful warriors.
  9. 20. A center of science and philosophy, home to early Greek thinkers like Thales.