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Ancient Greece: The Cradle of Western Civilization
Ancient Greece was a collection of independent city-states and regions in the northeastern Mediterranean, flourishing from the 8th century BC to the 6th century AD. It laid the foundational ideas for Western politics, philosophy, science, art, and literature, profoundly shaping the modern world. Its innovations in democracy, drama, and intellectual inquiry continue to influence societies globally.