10Birthplace of Democracy

One of the most remarkable contributions of ancient Greece is the concept of democracy.

The word “democracy” itself has Greek origins, derived from “demos” (people) and “kratos” (rule). In the 5th century BCE, Athens introduced a form of direct democracy, where citizens had the right to participate in decision-making processes. This revolutionary idea of government by the people laid the foundation for modern democratic systems around the world.

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