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Forces that Shaped Ancient Greek Cities and Culture
Forces that Shaped Ancient Greek Cities and Culture

Many factors shaped ancient Greek cities. The natural landscape, climate, religious beliefs, philosophy, literature, politics, law, sport, art, theater, and psychology amalgamated to create genuinely unique cities and a thriving culture. Many aspects of Greek civilizations still form the basis of modern Western culture and society; however, we have also made significant diversions, which I believe deserve close assessment. Can certain aspects and values of ancient Greek cities and culture be re-integrated into our contemporary societies to help improve our current condition?

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History, Ancient ArchitectureMitchell Rocheleauancient greek architecture, ancient greek city, ancient greek city planning, ancient greek architecture history, greek architecture history, architecture history of greece, greek architecture, greek history, greek city planning, history of athens, Athens architecture history