Athens was an ideal city-state of Greece. It was governed by a democratic government. Clesthenes, who overthrew the kingship of Athens was instrumental in forming the base for Democracy, about 2500 years ago. The reign of Pericles in Athens is known as ‘Golden ** for science in Athens. Pericles called Athens as ‘The School of Hellas’.
He encouraged Art, Literature and philosophy which reached their Pinnacle during his reign. The temple of Athena in Athens was built by Pericles. It is a best example of Greek Architecture.
