Early in Greek history (18th century–8th century BC), free-born citizens would gather in the agora for military duty or to hear statements of the ruling king or council. Every city had its agora where merchants could sell their products. There was linen from Egypt, Ivory from Africa, Spices from Syria, and more.
In ancient Greece, citizens would congregate in the marketplace (agora) to fulfill military obligations or listen to announcements from the ruling authority. Each city had its own agora where merchants sold various goods, including Egyptian linen, African ivory, Syrian spices, and more.