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SUMMARY
The gymnasium was one of the most important centres of public life in Greek cities. The institution of the gymnasium, directly connected with the development of the Greek city, aimed to create virtuous citizens and gallant warriors. As educational institutions of public character, the gymnasia were intended for the physical and theoretical education of the young and consisted of separate spaces for special purposes. The architecture of the gymnasium was developed in Classical and, mainly, in Hellenistic years. Architectural remains of gymnasia are preserved in most Asia Minor cities. |
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