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Ancient Greece: The Cradle of Western Civilization
Ancient Greece was a collection of independent city-states that flourished in the northeastern Mediterranean from the 12th century BC to the 6th century AD. It laid the foundational ideas for Western politics, philosophy, science, art, and democracy, profoundly shaping the course of human civilization. Its legacy continues to influence modern thought and culture across the globe.