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Start Greek History in Athens
- Athens is the best starting point to understand Greek history due to its rich archaeological sites and museums.
- Greek history spans from prehistoric times through classical periods to modern Greece, offering a deep cultural continuum.
Athens' Long and Varied History
- Athens has continuous habitation for about 6,000 years and was a dominant cultural and naval power in the 5th century BC.
- It experienced rises and falls, including Spartan conquest and Ottoman occupation, with significant impacts on its population and status.
Ottoman Tax Farming Impact
- Ottoman tax farming led to excessive taxation and social unrest in Athens in the 18th century.
- This economic pressure contributed to readiness for Greece's independence war and societal changes in Athens.