In this phase, in which the statesman Pericles was influential, democratic institutions developed, the great building program on the Acropolis was carried out, and important works were produced in the fields of theater, philosophy, and art. The period is remembered as the golden age of classical Athens.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Beginning of the Age of Pericles?
- The Age of Pericles describes the period in the mid-5th century BCE when Athens came to the fore politically, culturally, and artistically.
- When did Beginning of the Age of Pericles happen?
- 461 BCE
- Where did Beginning of the Age of Pericles take place?
- Atina