# Pnyx

Athens, Greece

A rocky hillside west of the Acropolis where the citizen assembly of ancient Athens gathered to debate and vote. Widely regarded as the birthplace of democracy, it still bears the rock-cut speaker's platform from which Pericles and Demosthenes addressed thousands.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Pnyx, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 37.97167, 23.71944

[City page](/cities/athens)

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